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One-on-one tutoring is the best kind of educational support for students who need it. Our Study Buddies program is designed to meet that widespread need by providing a structured, academic-focused program in which each youth and tutor are specifically matched. Volunteers who can commit to this program get the satisfaction of knowing they truly are playing a meaningful role in supporting the success of a young person.
Study Buddies runs on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00.
What do Study Buddy Tutors do?
- Work 1:1 with a matched student 1.5 hours each week for the duration of the academic school year (the commitment is at least 1 academic year, although many pairs stay matched for multiple years)
- Strengthen the student’s academic skills by tutoring them through provided activities as well as general homework
- Build a positive relationship with the student to support their social and emotional development
- Work as a team with staff to help create and maintain a safe and supportive environment
What are we looking for in a Study Buddy Tutor?
- Commitment to regular weekly attendance
- Enthusiasm for helping young people learn
- Ability to assist with academics
- Strong positive role-modeling skills
- Proactive communication with program staff about questions, concerns, and scheduling
- Interest in working with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds in a housing-based setting
What are benefits to and supports for Study Buddy Tutors?
- Orientation and training provided prior to program start
- On-site guidance, encouragement, and coaching from CommonBond staff
- Relevant ongoing trainings during the academic year (minimum 2 hours per semester commitment)
- Experience in working with diverse groups of youth and supporting their math, literacy, social and life skills
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About CommonBond Communities
Location:
1080 Montreal Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116, US
Mission Statement
CommonBond's mission is to build stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities. A safe, stable, and affordable home is the foundation for everything in life. It’s the place where each person can find what they need to meet their goals and build their best life. In other words, a CommonBond community. CommonBond is an affordable housing nonprofit organization that creates communities throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota to help people of all ages and walks of life meet their goals and thrive. With five decades of working with vulnerable populations as an affordable housing organization, we know that when people have stability in their homes, children do better in school, teens graduate, adults find jobs with wages to support their families, and older adults maintain their independence.
Description
We believe home is the foundation for everything in life. For over 50 years, CommonBond has provided affordable, stable homes for families, veterans, and seniors. Not only do we connect residents with housing that will help them thrive, but we offer wraparound services that help folks define and achieve their own success. Programming is available to all CommonBond residents and is tied to four strategic priorities: Stability & Independence, Health and Wellness, Education & Advancement, and Community Building & Engagement. We know that through these focus areas, we’re able to support residents in finding solutions that matter. Our Advantage Services and Property Management teams work together to pro-actively support residents in a multitude of areas, such as subsidized housing, Section 8 vouchers, mentor programs for students, job training, career development, veterans programs, and much, much more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
St. PaulSt. Paul, MN 55105
DATE POSTED
June 14, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Mathematics
- Literacy / Reading
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- School-year commitment (from start until late-May)
- Weekly time commitment