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148 people are interested
Remotely Mentor and Tutor a Middle School Student
ORGANIZATION: Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc. (CSV)
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148 people are interested
Students are navigating social isolation, new platforms for learning, and other pandemic impacts this year. Join Cambridge School Volunteers to be that dependable adult who is a grounding, weekly presence in an adolescent's life, by becoming a remote volunteer tutor/mentor. If you
- live in the United States or, if not are currently enrolled at a U.S. college or university but are studying remotely
- are able to devote a full hour every week, on a consistent basis for the rest of the year;
- are a good listener;
- are open to working with an adolescent 11-14 years old; and
- have at least a little experience with videoconferencing tools (you'll use Google Meet)
- have a basic understanding of math and language skills at this grade level (don't worry, we'll support you with curriculum details)
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About Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc. (CSV)
Location:
CRLS, 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138, US
Mission Statement
Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) is an independent, non-profit organization supporting the academic and personal success of Cambridge public school children. CSV develops programs that match caring and competent adults with students of all needs and levels.
Description
Founded in 1966, Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc. is the agency responsible for the recruitment, training, placement, support, and evaluation of volunteers in the Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), -one high school, the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School; four upper schools for Grade 6-8, one dual-immersion Spanish/English K-8 school, and 11 elementary schools. CSV's mission is to contribute to the improvement of public education in Cambridge by developing meaningful roles for volunteers that emphatically respond to standards of educational excellence within each academic area. CSV also functions as the Cambridge Public Schools' designated liaison to the community on matters pertaining to volunteerism. In this role, CSV assists community agencies and constituencies with the planning and development of programs that effectively utilize volunteers and related community resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 7, 2021
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week, on a weekday, until mid-May.
- Please note that opportunities for high school students to volunteer in this position are limited to Massachusetts residents.