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67 people are interested
Reading Tutor - Reading Partners Silicon Valley
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties
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67 people are interested
Volunteers work one-on-one with elementary students, 1st - 5th grades, who have fallen behind in reading. Volunteers will be paired with a student reading below grade level, providing one-on-one tutoring. All curriculum and tutoring materials will be provided on-site. No experience is required -- with one-on-one attention, we achieve an 87% success rate. Our structured curriculum has been proven to be very effective, yet it's easy-to-follow. And there is always a staff member to help support and assist you. Opportunities are available Monday - Thursday during the school day and after school. Our tutors range from high school students to retirees.
Skills Needed: The Reading Partners curriculum is very easy-to-follow, and no experience is necessary! Volunteers should be passionate about inspiring young people. We ask all of our volunteers to complete a criminal background check, which we are happy to reimburse.
Required Qualifications: Willingness to learn about tutoring strategies. Patience working with students who need help learning. Ability to work…
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About RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties
Location:
Mills Peninsula Senior Focus, 1720 El Camino Real, Ste 10, Burlingame, CA 94010, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is a nationwide network of experienced adults who contribute their time and talents to important programs that strengthen their communities. RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties is sponsored by Mills-Peninsula Health Services. RSVP is administered by the Corporation for National & Community Service, the federal agency that supports service and volunteering programs to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement. We serve all of San Mateo County and the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View. Palo Alto, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills in Santa Clara County.
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
RSVP provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, pre-service orientation, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties1720 El Camino Real, Ste 10Burlingame, CA 94010
(37.593884 ,-122.38044 )
DATE POSTED
July 20, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- General Education
- Reading Comprehension
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training