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Tutoring and mentoring
ORGANIZATION: San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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93 people are interested
Tutors assist struggling K-5th grade students in their elementary schools during school hours. Volunteer tutors commit to working with the same students approximately 30 minutes to one hour once a week. Sudents are chosen by the school and assigned to the tutors. Reading and math skillls are emphasized. Tutor training and workshops are provided for the volunteers. Tutors who are bilingual are always helpful, but not necessary. Volunteers choose the day and time they are available to tutor. We usually find a school close to their home or work that has "at risk" students.
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About San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Location:
12500 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78231, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy is to provide "at risk" students with one-on-one tutoring once a week. Tutors are of all races and religious faiths. Our immediate goal is to have consistent, caring volunteers who will serve not only as teachers but also as friends and role models for the students. As mentors, the tutors encourage students to live up to their potential and set goals for themselves. Our visionary goal is that the students who are helped will be more likely to finish high school, get a complete education, and become more productive citizens. Another mission of the San Antonio Coalition for Literacy is to provide classes in English as a Second Language for adults whose native language is not English. The classes will include, but are not limited to parents of students in the literacy program. Students learn basic English grammar, conversation, and preparation for citizenship. The long-term goals for the adult students are that they become more proficient in English, more productive citizens in our community, and obtain better jobs.
Description
The San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy began in 1989 as a community outreach program of the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio. The project won the Volunteer Spirit Award from San Antonio Youth Literacy in 1993.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12500 NW Military HighwaySuite 200San Antonio, TX 78231
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- One Hour Per Week During Regular School Year