St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center

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Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
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Education & Literacy

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14061 Lappin St.Detroit, MI 48205 United States

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http://www.svsfcenter.org

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Join Our Team of Talented Tutors and Make a Difference in Detroit

Flexible Schedule | Detroit, MI 48205

Are you passionate about helping others and making a real impact in your community? St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center (SVSF) needs individuals like you to join us in our mission to support learners of all ages! What We Do: At SVSF, we provide personalized educational support to both kids and grown-ups. We believe in the power of one-on-one interaction to really understand each student's needs and help them succeed on their unique journey. What You'll Do: As a volunteer tutor, you'll work with adults working towards their GED. Don't worry if you're not a certified teacher - all you need is a passion for helping others and some basic skills in subjects like reading, writing, and math. We'll provide the training and support you need to be an awesome tutor! Skills and Interests: Passion for helping students succeed Knowledge of basic subjects like reading, writing, and math Ability to explain concepts in different ways to suit different learning styles Previous teaching or tutoring experience is a bonus, but not required! Join Us: Ready to be a part of something awesome? Click the link to fill out our volunteer application and take the first step towards building a better tomorrow! https://www.svsfcenter.org/how-to-help/volunteer/ Apply Now! Questions? Reach out to Deirdre Hope at deirdre.hope@svsfcenter.org. We can't wait to welcome you to the SVSF family! Let's make magic happen together!

Date Posted: 2024-11-11
Tutoring for GED

Flexible Schedule | Detroit, MI 48201

We need passionate tutors who want to change lives! Our satilite location is at COTS (26 Peterboro). Close to Wayne State University. Days and time needed are: Wednesdays 9 am till 3 pm and Thursdays 3pm till 8pm. Volunteer's shifts are usually 2-3 hours. We have gated parking available. https://www.svsfcenter.org/

Date Posted: 2024-11-08
Virtual GED Tutoring - Running All Year

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center provides personalized educational support for both children and adults. It’s this one-on-one interaction that enables us to build trust with our students and find out what THEY need, because everyone’s journey is different. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about serving the community. Volunteers at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher (SVSF) Center serve as tutors to assist adults complete their GED journey. SVSF provides the Zoom link for our Virtual Campus which meets Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and evenings. Skills and Interests: A passion to help students succeed. Knowledge of basic skills like reading, writing, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division (not all these topics are required). Willingness to explain concepts in several ways, allowing for different learning styles. Previous teaching or tutoring experience and holding a degree are not required. Now is the moment to build a better tomorrow. The first step to connect with SVSF is to complete our application here- https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=a6195188-0bae-4e6d-93b7-6ac44a0f03d2&ApplicationFormNumber=1 https://www.svsfcenter.org/how-to-help/volunteer/ Volunteers will be scheduled for orientation after the application and vetting process is complete. Questions? Contact Yitzack Balmaceda (yitzack.balmaceda@svsfcenter.org)

Date Posted: 2024-11-11
In Person Tutoring - Children's Program Grades 1-6 - Detroit

Flexible Schedule | Detroit, MI 48205

Join us and help make a difference in the community. St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center Children's After School Program is a free, personalized, one-on-one tutoring program for children in grades 1-6, designed to offer year round support, focusing on math and reading. The Children’s Education Program helps to bridge the educational gap for students who are motivated to learn and for parents who support their learning. Skills and Interests: A passion to help students succeed. Knowledge of basic skills like reading, writing, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division (not all these topics are required). Willingness to explain concepts in several ways, allowing for different learning styles. Previous teaching or tutoring experience and holding a degree are not required. Now is the moment to build a better tomorrow. Volunteers act as one-on-one or small group tutors for children in grades 1-6. Tasks will include reading and language arts activities and helping children with basic math. All lessons, worksheets, learning games, and materials are prepared by staff and ready for the volunteer tutor and student to work on together. The Children's Tutoring Program runs from 4 pm - 6 pm Monday through Thursday. Volunteer when you can, daily, weekly, monthly. Volunteer Requirements: Completed volunteer application DHHS Central Registry Clearance Access our Online Application here- https://www.svsfcenter.org/how-to-help/volunteer/ Contact Deirdre Hope with questions: deirdre.hope@svsfcenter.org

Date Posted: 2024-11-11

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Mission Statement

We provide educational programs, basic skill building and academic enhancement for at-risk children and adults, designed to build self-sufficiency skills for academic and employment success, personal achievement and dignity.

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The St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center tutoring schedule provides many opportunities for volunteer engagement.

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St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center
14061 Lappin St.
Detroit 48205

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In Person GED Tutoring
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by chelsea h. (2015-04-12 12:59:16.0)

was somewhat skeptical about using volunteer match for the first time , but the experience was lovely & the St. Vincent Center and Ms. Kraft are amazing

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