Schools of Hope Tutoring Program - Whitehorse Middle School

Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We need your help to ensure every student succeeds in school! The Schools of Hope Tutoring Program utilizes hard working and dedicated volunteers to work with middle and high school students struggling in the areas of math and literacy. Our volunteers work primarily one-on-one/one-on-two or in small groups with students, and tutoring takes place in the school, either during the school day or during after school. With your support, we can make sure that every student lives up to their full potential!

Successful volunteers will have the ability to:
• Commit to volunteering at least one hour a week for at least one semester
• Understand and engage in either math curriculum or reading/literacy support
• Establish rapport and maintain a trusting and positive working relationship with their assigned student(s)
• Advise students on effective study techniques and help them become independent learners
• Effectively communicate sensitivity, respect and understanding of the needs of under-achieving students
• Help motivate student(s) toward higher education
• A background check free of convictions for serious offenses, as required by the Madison Metropolitan School District

This opportunity is sponsored by: Urban League of Greater Madison, Inc

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adult (18+) Individual Adolescents (13-17) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Weekly

Contact Person: Kristin Sorensen, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

218 Schenk Street Madison, WI 53714 (See a map)

Directions:

Whitehorse is located on 12 acres of open space within a surrounding residential neighborhood. Of note is the school's proximity to Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Lake Monona.   Nearest Bus Stop: 3, 31, 38, 5-10 minute walk

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Additional Information

Is this an opportunity for youth to volunteer?
	Yes
If yes, what is the minimum age allowed?
	Must be at least 16 years old: All underage volunteers must have permission slip from parent or guardian.
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No