Do you love Math & Science? Join us and tutor students experiencing homelessness!

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ORGANIZATION: School on Wheels

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Are you passionate about education and want to serve as a role model? Children experiencing homelessness need extra time and attention to succeed in school. Based in Southern California, School on Wheels provides academic tutoring to children living in shelters, motels, vehicles, group foster homes, and on the streets. We train and match our volunteers with students in their community, who then meet weekly to focus on learning. You can specify to work one-on-one with an elementary, middle, or high school student in-person or meet your student virtually!

Change a life - Apply to become a tutor today!
https://schoolonwheels.org/apply-to-be-a-volunteer/

Tutoring usually happens on weekdays between 3 pm-7pm. We provide in-depth training and ongoing support to all our tutors.

Volunteer Testimony

If someone asked me why they should become a tutor, I would say, "Do it! It’s fun, it’s important, and it’s rewarding. I love reminding children that education and growth are exciting and fun. Seeing a shift in attitude and perspective towards education is the greatest and most rewarding gift. -Volunteer Tutor, Nick

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About School on Wheels

Location:

600 E 7th Street, Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA 90021, US

Mission Statement

To enhancing educational opportunities for children from kindergarten through twelfth grade who are experiencing homelessness.

Description

Volunteering to tutor children experiencing homelessness with School on Wheels is a one-hour-a-week commitment and no teaching experience is needed. Volunteering with School on Wheels is an opportunity to share something significant with a child and in return gain meaning in your own life. You can make a difference by supporting children who live in local shelters, motels, foster group homes, and vehicles.

Opportunities: We have both online and in-person opportunities in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego ( online only ) counties. You can also volunteer at our Learning Center in Downtown LA with staff and other volunteers. Many children go to the Learning Center after school and throughout the summer.

The process to become a volunteer includes a few easy steps: fill out our application, attend a virtual training, provide two references, and complete a background check.

To learn more about School on Wheels and how to apply please visit our website at https://schoolonwheels.org/apply-to-be-a-volunteer/

* Interested applicants must be 18years old and above, who reside in California*

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Homeless & Housing
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Los Angeles, CA 90021

(34.030926,-118.238045)
 

DATE POSTED

October 28, 2024

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Math / Science Instruction
  • Reading / Writing
  • General Education
  • Tutoring

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 hr per week
  • Must be resident of California

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