Readers, Tutors, Mentors

Help to prepare the next generation for their future. You will work with kids from the Boys and Girls Club to help them set and reach short and long term academic goals. For some it will be support and tutoring, for others it will be enrichment activities. This is one way to make an impact in your community and make a difference for future generations! more

Volunteers are needed at Bamber Valley Elementary to help struggling readers. The responsibilities of this position are simply to sit with individual students and listen to them read aloud to you and occasionally help them to sound out challenging words. more

Be BOLD! We are looking for some special people who care about this community's young people and want to make a difference in a young life. As a Bolder Options mentor you will introduce your mentee to physical fitness through running and other activities, to healthy lifestyle choices and strong academics, and to community service. You will not be doing it alone - our staff will guide you through a more

If you're interested in working with under-served students in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) school environment, please volunteer any time during the school day--8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. more

Classroom Volunteer Aides will assist elementary classroom teachers with classroom tasks. Tasks will vary based on the needs of the individual teacher at the time, but may include preparing instructional materials, creating bulletin boards, filing, or monitoring small groups of students working. You will play an integral role in allowing teachers to spent more time in direct student time or planning. more

Volunteer Reading Tutors will work 1:1 with students on reading high-frequency words, basic phonemic awareness (sounds) and phonics (letters) activities, and practicing reading strategies and improving fluency with “just right” texts. You will play a critical role in improve students sight word vocabulary to meet grade-level expectations, increase students reading fluency by providing guidance and s more

Volunteer Reading Tutors will work 1:1 with students on reading high-frequency words, basic phonemic awareness (sounds) and phonics (letters) activities, and practicing reading strategies and improving fluency with “just right” texts. You will play a critical role in improve students sight word vocabulary to meet grade-level expectations, increase students reading fluency by providing guidance and s more

Rochester Public Schools Golden Hill Area Learning Center Golden Hill School (located at 2220 3rd Avenue SE) is the home to our district’s Area Learning Center (aka – alternative school). ALC programs enroll “at-risk” learners ~ basically, students are at-risk to withdraw prior to earning a high school diploma. There are many reasons that a youth crosses over to “at-risk” – here are several: • more

If you enjoy working with high school aged students who benefit greatly from one-on-one and small group instruction, this position is great for you! Our courses reflect those of many other high schools in Minnesota, with an extra emphasis on the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math). We will work to place you in a subject that you feel comfortable teaching. Subject areas include: A more

Bring your brain to the Boys & Girls Club Education Center! Provide academic support, M-Th (during the school year), 4:00pm-6:00pm (one or more days a week) by engaging youth of all ages in learning games and helping them complete homework and/or tutoring them in specific subject areas they find challenging. more

Volunteer Reading Tutors will work 1:1 with students on reading high-frequency words, basic phonemic awareness (sounds) and phonics (letters) activities, and practicing reading strategies and improving fluency with “just right” texts. You will play a critical role in improve students sight word vocabulary to meet grade-level expectations, increase students reading fluency by providing guidance and s more

Do you know the value of having a vision and goal for the future and making a plan to accomplish it? Come help young people age 6-12 years at the Boys & Girls Club find a vision for their personal and professional future, assess their potential and create a "road map" for their journey through life. Volunteers are needed to assist with youth with reading assignments more

Adults with a desire to share reading with children are needed! You will work with youth between the ages of 6-8 listening to them read individually or reading out loud to a small group! more

This is an opportunity to be part of a holistic college and career readiness program in partnership with students and teachers. You, the volunteer, will participate in an experiential learning curriculum during the weekly "Talk the Talk" sessions. You will support high school students in the development of core academic and social skills. You will have an opportunity to share your wisdom and affir more

Our Rochester Regional Community troop will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 6pm-7:30pm. Regional community troops serve girls in grades K-5, meet in a public location, are open to drop-ins and are led by a team of caring volunteers. Help girls Discover, Connect and Take Action by guiding them through the Girl Scout experience. Training and curriculum is provided. Our caring leaders/adult vo more

As a Young Reader Coach you will provide reading practice time for children and assist to reinforce early reading skills. You will have an opportunity to both read to and listen to elementary school students (ages 5 through 10 years). Good listening skills and a sense of humor are a must. For more information, contact Sue Thalacker at 328-3682 or suthalacker@rochester.k12.mn.us more

This opportunity allows volunteers to have a lasting impact on preparing children to be ready for kindergarten. Volunteers will be assigned to a preschool classroom. Volunteers receive guidance from the lead teacher in readiness strategies such as strive for 5 conversations, dialogic reading, and being a play partner. We request a minimum volunteer commitment of 1 hour per week. All volunteers must suc more

The Reading Center is in constant need for individuals trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach, to work with struggling readers. If you are interested in going through a rigorous training program at the Reading Center (see Reading Center website for cost, schedule and deadline), we could use your skill on a voluntary basis. There is often a lag time of a few months after a child's parents have reque more