Opportunity Details
RSVP Literacy Mentors for SOW.
About RSVP Program Station: School on Wheels provides free tutoring & mentoring to children from kindergarten through twelfth grade living in shelters, motels, vehicles, group foster homes and on the streets in Southern California.
Location: Anaheim & Santa Ana
Volunteer Opportunity: Literacy Mentors for a homeless child through School on Wheels.
Major Responsibilities:
- Volunteer must commit to tutor a child for a minimum of 1 hour per week on a consistent basis
- High need between the hours of 1:00pm-5:00pm in Santa Ana and Anaheim locations
- Volunteer will be trained to facilitate first session introductions with School on Wheels volunteers and students
- Notify School on Wheels staff on shelter or after school program needs, take attendance, and submit new student information to staff
- Communicate with other volunteers via site visits, phone calls, and email to provide support and check in’s with fellow volunteers
- Inspire the child to develop a positive attitude towards learning and provide academic assistance to that child
- Notify the School on Wheels staff when student needs a backpack, school supplies, uniforms or books (may distribute as needed)
- Talk to the child’s teacher to determine how to best work with him/her
Hours of Volunteer Service: RSVP volunteers may serve 1-40 hours weekly. Monday – Friday (some Saturday events, if needed)
*This is a volunteer non-paid opportunity.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to participate as an RSVP Volunteer, the candidate must be age 55 or older and complete a RSVP online registration.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 55+, Minimum Age:55+
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