Acquiring tutors is by far the largest and hardest void to fill. However, it is vital in helping students receive the extra help they need to achieve their academic goals. Taylor has many students who are at risk not to achieve high enough test scores. If Taylor does not achieve these numbers for their special…
Docents are ambassadors for the Museum and share the slogan “Cincinnati’s Home for Art” to those they encounter. Docents work with those of all ages in a professional manner as gallery guides, tour providers, and teachers of children and young adults in school programs. They participate in curriculum-based school tours every month and can participate…
Jill began volunteering at ProKids as a CASA Volunteer in 2010 because, she said, “I could no longer look away.” “I knew that we had a challenge in our community and I’ve been privileged to serve nine different children since I began as a CASA Volunteer,” Jill says. “I do it because I can give…
Volunteers can help in a number of ways, including direct contact leadership of Scout groups or committee positions. Direct contact leadership positions typically see volunteers leading groups of scouts in weekly or bi-weekly meetings and/or outings where they help scouts complete requirements to earn ranks and awards. Committee positions will see volunteers working “behind the…
Have you always wanted to share the knowledge you have gained along your path, be it career or personal, but are unsure of how to do so? Become part of the CYC Speaker’s Bureau and take a single day to share your expertise, profession and/or talent with the young people we serve. Some of our opportunities…
Are you interested in helping children and youth, but need some flexibility? Become a group mentor! This program offers exceptional flexibility. As part of a team of mentors, you share the responsibility of meeting with a group of students after school on a regular basis. A CYC mentor is a positive adult advocate in the life…
A CYC mentor is a positive adult advocate in the life of a vulnerable young student. CYC mentors keep students in school and focused on academics, build young people’s self-esteem, expose kids to new experiences and opportunities, and most importantly, change lives. When you are a one-to-one mentor, CYC matches you with a student in…
When you’re a Healthy Visions mentor you are part of a support network that empowers youth to identify and reach their highest potential by helping them build the mindset and strength of character to become a source of strength for their family and community. We work around your schedule-you could even mentor during your lunch…
The Literacy Network invites volunteers to tutor students in Kindergarten-6th grade. As a volunteer, you will attend a two-hour training session at the Literacy Network offices, located in the Fox19 building in Queensgate. You will fill out paperwork for a Hamilton County background check and have your photo taken for a Cincinnati Public School volunteer…
When you become a mentor with FGLA, you start off your session with a classroom of students by connecting with them using “getting to know you questions,” provided by FGLA. After that, you read a poem to the students, followed by the whole group reading the poem together. You then work on listening and team…