We believe that one-on-on tutoring makes all the difference!
Two hours a week can make all the difference in the life of a student who is struggling in reading. Requirements for Tutors
Tutors develop one-on-one relationships, which makes this volunteer experience such a rewarding and worthwhile effort. STAIR has an excellent, user-friendly curriculum that makes it easy for volunteers to follow with no outside prep time and no prior educational experience.
1. Commit to tutoring one or two days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) between the hours of 3:15-4:45PM from September through April. *Exception: Substitute tutors are called when needed to fill in for weekly tutors. **Students: Please think through your sports and seasonal commitments and consider whether you can fully commit to your tutoring responsibilities.
2. You must be a freshman in high school or older to volunteer with STAIR. We request that a parent/guardian of high school students accompany their student to new tutor orientation and sign up to be a substitute for their child when they are absent from their tutoring responsibilities.
3. Attend an orientation.
4. Pass a background check.
How to Become a Tutor
1. Sign up for an orientation on this page.
2. Attend an orientation where you will select a site, complete the background check, and fill out volunteer paperwork.
3. The Director of Volunteer Engagement will get you matched with your site.
4. Observe a seasoned tutor and student, if possible.
About STAIR OF BIRMINGHAM (Start the Adventure in Reading)
Location:
5th Avenue South, Suite 400, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222, US
Mission Statement
STAIR's mission is to increase the reading skills and self-esteem of second graders through one-on-one tutoring.
Description
For 18 years, STAIR (Start the Adventure in Reading) has been on a mission to increase the reading skills and self-esteem of second graders in Birmingham. Reading on grade level by the third grade is the single greatest predictor of high school graduation and career success. Unfortunately, over 85% of third graders in the city of Birmingham did not reach that benchmark last year. Historically, through one-on-one tutoring at STAIR, students have doubled their reading scores after participating in the program.
