LEADER OPPORTUNITY: Tutor recently homeless children

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WHAT: Close the achievement gap by ensuring recently homeless children have access to supplemental education. Lead volunteers in homework tutoring at LA Family Housing! ABOUT LA FAMILY HOUSING: L.A. Family Housing (LAFH) works to help families transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services. Founded in 1983, LAFH served more than 100,000 people living in poverty through its multiple housing and supportive service programs. THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY YOU'D LEAD: At the "Tutor Low-Income Students" volunteer opportunity, your volunteers will provide homework assistance to children whose families are living in a transitional homeless shelter. AS THE PROJECT LEADER, YOU'D BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Managing the volunteer opportunity post and replying to any volunteer questions Orienting mentor volunteers Ensuring appropriate interaction between students and volunteers Ensuring COVID-19 safety precautions are followed Managing all communication with LAFH and L.A. Works TIME: Every other Friday, 3pm - 5pm LOCATION: Pacoima PROJECT LEADER REQUIREMENTS: Attend an L.A. Works training Commit to leading the project for 6 months Access to a computer and the internet Complete a background check PROJECT LEADER BENEFITS: Gain marketable leadership skills Learn about the non-profit world from the inside Make a bigger impact Network with other people and groups committed to bettering Los Angeles INTERESTED? Click the Express Interest button below!