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108 people are interested
Tutor a child weekly in an established and structured program
ORGANIZATION: Mercy Education Project
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108 people are interested
Provide tutoring in math or reading to girls (grades 2-12) who need help to improve their skills. All it takes to make a difference is one hour per week. Select your day (M-TH) and time, either 4:35 p.m or 5:50 p.m. and we match according to the grade level you prefer. Using a computer-based curriculum, with pre-defined lessons you can help your student master concepts and make progress. After school tutors may be tutoring virtually using Zoom to work with students. Training & materials are provided. Prior experience is helpful, but not required. Help open the door to a brighter future for girls in SW Detroit. Sign up today to be a tutor for the Girls' Program at Mercy Education Project.
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About Mercy Education Project
Location:
1450 Howard Street, Detroit, MI 48216, US
Mission Statement
Mercy Education Project (MEP) is a nonprofit educational center for women and girls dedicated to personal growth and stability, where quality education, access to resources, encouragement, and empowerment are the vehicles for their future success. MEP believes every woman and girl has the right to boundless opportunities and resources necessary to be educated no matter their backgrounds, beliefs, or socio-economic situation.
Description
Mercy Education Project provides on-one remedial tutoring to at-risk girls in 2nd through 12th grades from southwest Detroit. We also offer College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program for 11th and 12th grade girls to explore, prepare, and apply to colleges. Our Emerging Leaders Camp in the summer offers middle school girls college and career exploration and confidence building. More summer camp opportunities coming in 2024!
MEP provides adult basic education, individualized GED preparation, and job skills training to women from low-income households in Detroit and nearby communities.
All programs are designed to help our students overcome the challenges and barriers they face as a females in Detroit and work toward short and long-term goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1450 Howard StreetDetroit, MI 48216
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2020
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Mathematics
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 day/week, during school year
- New Volunteer Training on Saturday, September 12, 2020 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.