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24 people are interested
Tutoring/ Homework Help Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Second Step
Please visit the new page to apply.
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24 people are interested
Purpose: The Tutor Volunteer works with child or adult survivors to help them improve their academic work or study skills. Volunteers in this position have the option to work with children and/or adults who need additional support in a variety of subject areas (math, reading, writing, professional skills, computer skills etc.), depending on the needs of the survivors and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide academic support in all subjects for adults or children who need assistance
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching methods to enable successful learning
- Act as a positive role model for the children you’re assisting
Time Commitment: One to two days per week (Monday-Friday) for 1-2 hours per week
A one year commitment is preferred for this position
Qualifications:
- Empathy, friendly demeanor and strong communication skills
- Patience, flexibility and creativity
- Strong understanding of the subject area (strong need for reading, English and mathematics skills)
- Current or retired teachers, or those with tutoring experience are strongly encouraged to apply
- Deep desire to work toward social justice for survivors and their families
Support Provided: Tutoring Volunteers are required to complete comprehensive training as they will be working directly with survivors and their children. Both the Youth Program Facilitator and Volunteer & Training Coordinator are available for questions and support.
Benefits:
- Gain experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults
- Satisfaction of knowing you are helping meet the educational needs of survivors & their children
- Opportunities to attend trainings facilitated by staff
- Be thanked for all of your hard work at our volunteer appreciation event!
More opportunities with The Second Step
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Second Step
Location:
P.O. Box 600213, Newtonville, MA 02460, US
Mission Statement
The Second Step is a community of survivors, advocates, and volunteers who foster the safety, stability, and well-being of those who have experienced domestic violence. We provide comprehensive services, including safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling, peer support, transitional housing, and other essential services to adults, youth, and children in Greater Boston and MetroWest.
Description
The Second Step partners with survivors of domestic violence to address the aftermath of abuse. TSS programs include:
Residential: Two transitional residences, housing up to 58 survivors. Clients come to us from emergency shelters, and receive comprehensive services. Our Afterschool program provides survivors' children with academic and therapeutic support, and a chance to begin to heal.
Community: TSS provides services to over 300 adults & 500 children each year, including safety planning, case management, education, and mentoring.
Steps to Justice: Our attorneys provide legal services to DV survivors, including assistance with restraining orders, child custody and support, guardianship, immigration, benefits and housing.
Youth & Prevention: Focuses on outreach & education as part of a larger emphasis on violence prevention. We provide education about DV and dating violence. We also operate groups for teens who have been exposed to DV.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 600213Newtonville, MA 02460
DATE POSTED
November 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One year commitment is preferred