Volunteer as a Middle School Tutor

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DREAM, an award winning youth development program, is seeking volunteer tutors to provide academic support to our middle school after-school students in East Harlem and the South Bronx. Tutors work with youth individually and in small groups to help improve student success in class, increase subject-specific retention, and contribute to overall academic enrichment and development.

What You’ll Do

• Support academic enrichment activities, including homework help and tutoring;
• Provide individualized and team-wide support all after-school program activities and initiatives;
• Serve as a role model and build positive relationships with youth;

What We’re Looking For

• Strong command of one or more of the following academic subjects: English, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies
• Previous experience working with youth;
• Possess creativity, enthusiasm, initative, flexibility, and patience;
• Solid oral communication skills;
• Ability to make a consistent, weekly commitment;
• Bachelor’s Degree (a plus);
• 1-2 years previous tutoring experience (a major plus).

Benefits

• Gain invaluable experience and opportunities for professional development at an award-winning youth development program;
• Receive an optional professional reference upon completion of your service term;
• Join an incredible community of passionate staff and volunteers.

Minimum Commitment: 1-2 hours per week for a full cycle. Cycle 1: October - December/ Cycle 2: February - May.
When: ******Monday - Thursday*******
4pm-5pm
(time depends on tutor availability and program site assignment)

DREAM provides equal opportunity for all volunteers.