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12 people are interested
Tutor at Oakland Women & Children's Reentry Housing
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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12 people are interested
TUTOR NEEDED AT OAKLAND WOMEN & CHILDREN'S RE-ENTRY HOUSING!
Do you have good teaching/coaching skills?
Want to inspire young people?
Have a couple of spare hours a week to give?
WE NEED YOU!
The BOSS Women & Children's Reentry Campus (WCRC) provides housing and support services to women and women with children who are working hard to re-integrate with the community following incarceration.
WCRC staff work with the adult residents on health, mental health, employment, and housing goals -- we are looking for tutors to help the kids!
The approach will depend on the number of kids who participate -- group activities, 1x1 tutoring based on each child's needs, or a combination. Children & youth at the WCRC need help with basic skills (reading, writing, math), keeping up on homework assignments, and/or developing good study skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
- TB test
- Background check
- Sensitivity to the needs of homeless and special needs children & youth
- Lived experience welcome!!
- Willing to volunteer regularly (consistency is important), however it works for your schedule
BENEFITS:
- Knowing you are MAKING A DIFFERENCE in a child's life!
- Lifelong memories
- Meet amazing people doing good in the community
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About Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Location:
1918 University Ave. #2A, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision BOSS believes in building a community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the means to care for themselves and their families, and where there is inclusive participation in community decision-making. Our Mission BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Our Values In order to be most effective, BOSS strives every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership. Our relationships are guided by the principles of active compassion, courtesy, and dignity.
Description
Since 1971 BOSS has provided housing and services to over 1,500 homeless people each year. We have programs for both single adults and families with children. Most BOSS participants are dealing with multiple challenges: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, illiteracy, lack of job skills, social isolation, trauma, and entrenched feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness. BOSS programs focus on teaching life skills, connecting people with community resources, and creating supportive and positive environments that motivate people and build hope.
Our services address 4 areas:
- HOUSING: Shelter, transitional/special needs housing, permanent housing assistance.
- HEALTH: Physical and mental health services, medication monitoring, drug/alcohol recovery counseling, socialization, case management for the seriously mentally ill.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Job readiness assessments, resume-building, job search assistance, job development with employers, job creation, adult education.
- SOCIAL JUSTICE: Community building, leadership development, and collaborative action campaigns on targeted policy goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7894 Ney AvenueOakland, CA 94605
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2023
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per week
- TB test, completion of volunteer forms