You don’t need to be a writer or a teacher to join WordPlay’s dedicated volunteer community. But we do need kind, positive individuals to assist with our K-12 programs, both in schools and at WordPlay’s community writing center in Northside. Programs are typically 8 to 12 weeks long for 1-2 hours after school, on Saturdays…
In addition, as part of a federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant at Carson School, FamiliesFORWARD provides intensive tutoring and homework help for up to 50 targeted students. Many of these students are at risk of failing in reading or math and benefit from certified teachers providing this extra assistance. Volunteers must be certified…
The intensive Homework Help program uses certified teachers (often retired) to reteach math and literacy skills through the homework designated by students’ daytime classroom teachers. Tutors typically work with small groups of students several times a week.
FamiliesFORWARD is always in search of volunteer tutors who would enjoy working one-on-one or in small groups with students. Companies, college students, and others are all welcome to give their time to help students who are struggling to understand reading, math and other learning concepts.
Local Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) need your help! In schools with active GSAs students are less likely to hear homophobic or transphobic remarks, less likely to feel unsafe at school, and more likely to feel connected to their school community than students with no active GSA. As a GSA mentor, you will help ensure…
Being a HEMI Mentor is challenging work, but deeply rewarding. HEMI – the Higher Education Mentoring Initiative – is a team of professionals who work with foster youth and community volunteers like you. As a key member of the team, HEMI Mentors spend about an hour a week with their mentee helping them achieve success…
Becoming a mentor is one of the most significant things you can do in your life. Only when you have seen and felt the impact of positively changing a youth’s life will you fully recognize the importance of your service. Becoming a mentor means that you take the responsibility of being the best coach and…
These volunteers allow us to meet the individual needs of as many students as possible by tutoring during Homework Hour.
These volunteers allow us to meet the individual needs of as many students as possible by teaching private or small group lessons for beginner, intermediate, or advanced students. (clarinet; flute; violin; viola; cello; bass).
On-site volunteers can help with nap time, recess, arts and crafts projects, and gardening.