Tutors needed to support students in Boulder county!

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MISSION: Empower children from under-resourced communities to succeed in school, college, and career by providing academic, social, and emotional support from elementary school through college, along with post-secondary tuition assistance.

VISION: Our dream is a world where every child has equal access to the educational and career opportunities that will ignite their innate potential.

PURPOSE: The purpose of a Program Volunteer/Tutor is to support to Dreamer Scholars and program staff at program sites by providing small group and/or one-on-one academic tutoring and SEL (social-emotional learning) and to act as a positive and stable role model for Dreamer Scholars.

Program Volunteers/Tutors are mission driven, goal-oriented team players who run toward a challenge and have a positive attitude and are eager to learn from a nationally recognized and award-winning non-profit. Program Volunteers/Tutors should be engaging, reliable, and genuinely interested in IHDF’s mission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Volunteers/Tutors report to their assigned program site staff members: Program Director, Program Coordinator, Tutor Manager, and/or AmeriCorps member. Tasks and responsibilities include supporting the program site staff with:

• Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons
• Supporting Dreamer Scholars either one-on-one or in small groups with SEL, reading, math, science, and other subject areas
• Engaging and participating with Dreamer Scholars in daily program activities
• Holding Dreamer Scholars to high standards and encouraging them with their postsecondary and career goals
• Acting as a positive, stable and reliable role model
• Abiding by the Volunteer Code of Conduct and Program Site Expectations and Rules

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 14+ years * and have reliable transportation. Along with a genuine interest in IHDF’s mission, must have an interest in tutoring various academic subject areas, be available a minimum of 1 day a week for 1 semester, and have experience working with youth formally or informally, preferably with a nonprofit. Virtual Work (when available for returning volunteers only) requires proper equipment to work 100% remotely (i.e. laptop or desktop, secure internet and wi-fi connection, phone access, etc.)

* Limited opportunities with restrictions for high school students 14-17 years of age

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills as pertains to academics - specifically science, technology, mathematics, and literacy

• Highly organized with time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated ability to initiate engagement with youth and lead small groups
• A commitment to maintain confidentiality where appropriate
• Ability to inclusively collaborate with program staff and team members
• Ability to follow instructions and supervision from program staff
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred
  
  

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and cognitive skills. Must be able to talk, read, and communicate effectively.

PERKS/BENEFITS:

• Lots of support, recognition and appreciation!
• Knowing you made a vital contribution to support a worthwhile mission to empower children from low-income communities to succeed in school, college, and career.
• Research shows that volunteering has a positive impact on mental health! Learn more.
• Volunteering changes lives!

Please apply online at https://bouldercounty.ihdf.org/volunteer-application-2/