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.

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).

As a Children’s Saturday Program Assistant, you assist CNC staff in providing monthly Children’s Saturday Programs for ages 5-6, 7-9, or 10-13. Sessions run September-December and February-May. Once a month per session, the same small groups of children come together to enjoy hands-on experience learning about nature. We typically do some short topic-specific introductory activities…

Do you have a desire to develop relationships with children who are blind or visually impaired, physically challenged, or learning disabled? If you are able to communicate with warmth and clarity, and able to read clearly, we would love for you to become a music therapy assistant! Your ten-month commitment to Cincinnati Association for the Blind…

As a Pre-School Challenge tutor, you will support the regular classroom instruction throughout the week by assisting teacher and instructors. Help pre-school students to learn the skills necessary to be successful in kindergarten the following year. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check.

As a small group tutor, you will help instructors with 16 kindergarten students over a two-hour period. Students in the class need extra help developing the skill necessary to be successful in kindergarten and to be properly prepared to achieve academically in 1st grade. Volunteers help work on 16 academic and other skills all kindergarten…

As a small group tutor you will work with 5-8 students in a small group working on reading and math instruction designed to improve in-class and testing performance working toward proficiency in both subjects. Specific curriculum is provided. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check.

As a ASEP volunteer you will help provide small group academic tutoring in reading and math to students in kindergarten through 4th grade. Volunteers also help with fun STEAM and activities in the afternoon. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check.