The Winooski Teen Center offers academic tutoring to local youth on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Tutors assist with high school math, biology, and language arts projects on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings. We provide the supplies, you provide the patience and guidance.
Tutors spend their shift assisting youth with their homework. They may work one-on-one with students or in small groups of 2-4, as needed. Tutors and students will have access to academic supplies, including calculators, geometry tools, computers, dictionaries, etc. Typical assignments include, but are not limited to: English papers, fractions, biology projects, multiplication, geometry, driver's ed., etc. Most of the youth we serve are refugees and New Americans; be prepared to work with youth for whom English is a second language.
Teen Center Tutors are focused and patient. They are creative problem-solvers who are able to adapt to various learning styles and English proficiency. They may have a subject specialty, but this is not a requirement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide homework help in a variety of subjects.
- Assist with comprehension of assignments.
- Provide positive feedback on homework.
- Ensure a quiet and conducive environment for studying
Benefits to Volunteer
- Tutoring experience.
- Experience working with youth.
- Help students improve their academics.
- Forge positive relationships with youth.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Enthusiasm to work with youth and provide homework help.
- Some prior tutoring and/or teaching experience preferred, but not required.
- Meet with Teen Center staff and complete Volunteer Application/Interview and review Volunteer Handbook prior to beginning service.
- Volunteer must undergo a background check prior to beginning service.
Supervisors
Teen Center Co-Directors
Orientation and Training
Arrive early on your first day of service to be introduced to the Co-Directors and the space, fill out forms, and become acquainted with the program.
Times Needed and Location
- Tutoring Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- 3:30PM-5PM and 6:30PM-8PM
- O'Brien Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Ave, Winooski, VT 05404
Commitment Required
One session a week.
Contact Information
Volunteer Coordinator
vista@winooskivt.org
