CLUES offers behavioral health and human services to Latino and diverse communities in Minnesota, including: Mental Health Services, Chemical Health Services, Aging Well Services, Family Enrichment Services, Economic Advancement Services (Employment, Education, and Financial Empowerment), and Community Health Worker Services. We employ a fully bilingual and multicultural staff in order to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services in a nurturing environment where clients and families can overcome some of life's most challenging issues.
Purpose of Position: CLUES' Youth Tutoring Program supports students in all areas of learning and provides the opportunity to work one-on-one with a tutor. Youth Tutors work with students (ages 6-9) in one-on-one tutoring sessions. Tutors will assist with homework, build literacy skills, and be a positive mentor for the students.
Position Type: Unpaid volunteer service or internship
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 6:00pm-8:30pm.
- Volunteers commit to teaching one evening class per week, for the entire term.
- Interns commit to teach 2-4 evening classes per week, for the entire term.
Location(s): CLUES Minneapolis: 720 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
CLUES St. Paul: 797 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Responsibilities:
- Follow lesson plans when provided or create new ways to introduce learning games and activities
- Be a positive role model and mentor
- Assist in developmental assessments of children and report progress to the Children's Program coordinator
- Work cooperatively with children and families of diverse culture backgrounds
Qualifications:
- Commit to volunteering at least one evening per week for the entire term
- Be responsible, punctual, encouraging, flexible and friendly when working with your students and CLUES staff
- Interest and/or experience in tutoring or early-childhood education
- Sufficient Spanish language skills to communicate with children ages 2-9
- Be open and respectful to diverse life experiences, values and background
Requirements & Training:
- Initial interview and orientation with Educational Enrichment Services Coordinator
- Attend the CLUES New Volunteer Orientation Training
- Optional: Shadow one Children's Program class
- A criminal background check and/or driving record check may be required. CLUES reserves the right to conduct background checks.
