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2 people are interested
Volunteer with a fun, creative and innovative after-school tutoring program! (2-8th grade)
ORGANIZATION: The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas
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2 people are interested
Volunteering at the Bureau of Fearless Ideas
The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas is powered by volunteers. From tutoring kids of all ages in every subject, to creating songs, writing stories, publishing books, hosting classes for field trips and working in Seattle schools, volunteers do it all. Whatever your secret (or not-so-secret) talent is, we can find a use for it at the Bureau to enrich kids' communication skills and help them get that pesky (but important!) homework finished. Our volunteers are a diverse community of authors, scientists, teachers, artists, programmers, engineers, musicians, jacks-and-jills-of-all-trades, and Everyday Folk. We could use whatever ingredients you have to offer in our amazing community of do-gooders, so apply today!
Duties
- Provide one-on-one and small group homework help to kids in 2nd-8th grade with patience and persistence.
- Provide positive mentorship as a role model and advice-giver to students.
- Help with or lead clubs, game time, and other activities once homework is done.
- Work well with a diverse group of students, volunteers, and staff.
- Nurture and encourage the creativity, spontaneity, and thoughtfulness of our students.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to help with at least one school subject up to an 8th grade level (English, math, science, social studies, reading, writing).
- Comfortable with kids -- or willingness to get better.
- Shares our love of creativity, self-expression, storytelling, and good humor.
Time Requirement
- After School Tutoring runs from 2:30pm-5:30pm Monday through Thursday throughout the school year. We ask that volunteers pick a day (or a few) that they can commit to for the school year. Students will often memorize tutors' schedules and count on their attendance those days!
More opportunities with The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas
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About The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas
Location:
8414 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, US
Mission Statement
The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas is a corps of youth and adults, staff and volunteers, families and local citizens who believe that the power of words, well-written and well-spoken, can open doors to important opportunities. Our tutoring, writing, and publishing programs prepare young people, ages 6 to 18, for a successful future by developing strong writing skills, championing diverse communication styles, and motivating young people to share their stories. Programs at each Fearless Ideas center reach into the surrounding neighborhood to involve adults and businesses in helping youth become engaged citizens and confident leaders. All programs are free and open to families from any socio-economic background.
Description
Working with like-minded, community-focused Seattleites, Teri Hein started The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas, originally incorporated as Pencilhead, in 2004. In early 2005, they were invited to become a chapter of 826 National, the brainchild of acclaimed author and philanthropist Dave Eggers. By 2014 with long waiting lists for all programs and an impressive list of awards, including the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award presented by First Lady Michelle Obama, 826 Seattle decided to expand its offerings and locations and to rebrand under its new name: The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8414 Greenwood Ave NSeattle, WA 98103
DATE POSTED
February 24, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- STEM
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2:30pm-5:30pm Mon-Thurs Once per week or more.