LEADER OPPORTUNITY: In-Person Tutoring for Underprivileged Students

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WHAT: Help close the achievement gap by designing and managing a tutoring program for kids from low-income families living in a WHCHC affordable housing community.

ABOUT WHCHC: The West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation builds homes and provides services that move community members from insecurity to stability.

THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY YOU'D LEAD: At "In-Person Tutoring for Underprivileged Students with WHCHC," the volunteers you oversee will both play games and help with homework. Students are a little burned out from school so fun is an essential component!

Note - we might try some virtual tutoring until it's safe to be in person, but ultimately you must be comfortable with leading in person.

AS THE PROJECT LEADER, YOU'D BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Designing the tutoring program from the ground up in coordination with L.A. Works and WHCHC

Recruiting volunteers via LA Works' website

Training volunteers

Ensuring volunteers attend

Leading the program on-site

Oversee volunteer tutors assisting students ages 6-16

During summer months, lead students in educational activities and games

Inputting attendance after each session

TIME: 2 weekdays/week, 4:00 - 6:30. Another Project Leader will take the other 2 days in the week. Time commitment should be no more than 10 hours a week.

LOCATION: Elden Ave and Pico Blvd, 90006.

PROJECT LEADER REQUIREMENTS:

Attend a virtual L.A. Works training

Commit to leading the project for 6 months

Respond to all emails/calls within 2 business days

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

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