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Organization:
Location: Local Volunteering (in person)
Address:
PO Box 24872
Seattle, WA, 98124
United States
Great For: Great for Groups, Great for Seniors, Great for Teens
Service Area(s): Tutoring, Education, Directly Serving People, Children and Youth Ministry, Teaching, Mentoring
Hourly Commitment:
1.5
Commitment is per:
Week
Number of Positions:
35
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
28
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

Schools canÂ’t do it alone. Teachers do their best, but the extra time and attention needed by each student to achieve grade level is not always possible. Every student should have the opportunity to improve and learn at their own pace. You can help.

Last year, a 2nd grade girl named Amina started the school year significantly behind grade level. Instructors were unsure if she could be promoted to the next grade Fortunately, Communities In Schools of Seattle (CISS) had tutors to match with Amina. The academic support that her reading buddy and math tutors provided weekly, along with school directed interventions, she improved immensely. Amina’s teachers and parents noticed great improvements in her academics and attitude toward school. Through a translator, her mother told CISS, “Communities In Schools has helped develop my child’s reading. She now likes school and is eager to be involved in school activities, especially after school tutoring programs.” In May of 2010, everyone who helped Amina was happy to learn that she will be joining her friends and classmates in the 3rd grade this school year.

If you would like to be a tutor and make a difference in a childÂ’s life, please contact us.

Volunteer Tutor Descriptions:

Math Tutor: The math program is for 2nd and 3rd graders on Tuesday and 4th and 5th graders on Thursday's. The students meet as a group from 3:30- 5:10 to play fun interactive math games and activities led by tutors. Communities In Schools of SeattleÂ’s Site Coordinator and Teacher will be present at all times.

Reading Tutor: Help young struggling readers discover their love for reading! Reading buddies meet one on one with students twice a week for an hour. Reading buddies will have the guidance and support of teachers and Site Coordinator to help students with reading comprehension and fluency

Requirements:
Volunteers are required to sucessfully complete a background check, orientation and training session. They must be able to make a weekly commitment for at least a school semester. We expect our volunteers to possess an appreciation for all people-- acceptance of people representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Requirements

Volunteers are required to sucessfully complete a background check, orientation and training session. They must be able to make a weekly commitment for at least a school semester. We expect our volunteers to possess an appreciation for all people-- acceptance of people representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

No

Organizational Statement of Faith:

No

Language


English

Group Minimum and Maximum


5 - 10

Opportunity Date(s): Start Date:  
10/24/2011

End Date:  
05/31/2012

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