Howard Area Reading Program (HARP) Volunteer

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Position: Howard Area Reading Program (HARP) Volunteer
Department: Youth Development Services
Location: Oakton Elementary School in southeast Evanston
436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Reports to: Barbra Kaufman and Beth Liebman
General Description:
HARP is one of the longest-running literacy programs in the country-serving children for
over 40 years! We proudly serve students in the Greater Rogers Park Area and Evanston.
Volunteer mentors work one-on-one with one student throughout the duration of the
program. Students are in second through fourth grade. HARP Volunteers mentor and tutor
children to develop literacy skills and build confidence in themselves and their academic
ability.
HARP Reading Specialists train new volunteers, and all lesson plans and materials will be
provided, and tutoring is always supervised by our program coordinator who will be able to
provide support as needed.
Time Commitment: One or two days a week between Monday and Thursday 3:00pm5:00pm
October through mid-May (Training scheduled for September).

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Tutor and mentor one student once a week to develop literacy skills and build
academic confidence.
● Attend all trainings as assigned by our program manager.
● Utilize curriculum and materials as assigned by our program manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must be at least 18 years of age
● Able to keep to a consistent schedule and be available from October through May
● Interest in working with eager struggling readers
● Willingness to follow lesson plans
● Good sense of humor!
If you are interested, please fill out our volunteer application here and our volunteer
coordinator will reach out to you shortly.
Under "Volunteer Interest," please select "other" and specify the HARP Program.
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