VolunteerPositionDescription Academic Success
Title: Academic Success Volunteer
Reports To: Club Director/Volunteer Engagement Manager
Program Dates & Time: September - May, Monday - Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Commitment: 1 hour per week (minimum) September - May. Day/time will be the same every week to maintain consistency.
Purpose of this role: Provide in-person academic support throughout the school year, including tutoring, STEM projects, reading, and more.
Grades Served: K - 12th
Duties/Responsibilities:
Support members by reading books, working on sight words, and facilitating fun and engaging, literacy driven, educational games
Assist with homework help
Help facilitate STEM projects
Support teens as they write college essays
Help create a productive and focused environment
Complete Volunteer Onboarding process
Notify Club Director when unable to attend during scheduled hours
Ideal volunteer:
18+ years of age, or if a minor, accompanied by an adult/guardian
Reliable and committed to volunteering on a weekly basis
Passion for helping children and youth with their academic career
Has previous tutoring experience
Can work in noisy environments
Sensitivity to cultural differences
Patience and ability to explain concepts clearly
