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Become a Virtual Reading Tutor for Kids!
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Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
Volunteers commit to at least one hour per week (two separate 40-minute sessions) for at least one of our 12-week sessions (Fall, Spring, or Summer).
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
100
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Education, Volunteering
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Requirements: at least 18 years old; have basic computer skills; have a computer and strong internet; pass a background check/fingerprint clearance and a literacy screening; interview with the program director; and attend a multi-day virtual training
Description
Azura Literacy's virtual reading tutor program pairs volunteers with elementary kids who are behind grade level in reading to help improve their reading skills and instill a love of reading. Volunteers read with students one-on-one on Zoom, sharing digital children's books and interactive tools to help kids read independently and listen to read-alouds.
This program is virtual, so volunteers can serve from anywhere!
Volunteer requirements:
- at least 18 years old
- have access to a computer and reliable, high-speed internet connection
- proficient in use of web browsers/navigating multiple tabs, using Zoom meetings/screen sharing/annotation tools
- pass a literacy screener
- have Level 1 fingerprint clearance: either a current, valid card or willing to apply through DPS - $65 application fee covered by Azura Literacy; volunteer responsible for $8.25 scanning fee
- ability to be reliable and punctual
- interview with the Director/demonstrate web & Zoom proficiency
- complete trainings: program e-training (self-paced: 6-7 hrs total); ASU e-nanocourses (self-paced: 2-3 hrs total); live Zoom prep meeting (1-2 hrs.)
- Commit to at least 1.5 hours per week (two 40-minute sessions plus prep time) for at least one semester (Fall or Spring - 16 wks, Summer - 8 wks)
Sessions are either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday every 40 minutes between 3:30pm - 6:50pm
If you are interested in joining us, contact our program director at Allyse.Hazeltine@AzuraCares.org or (480) 834-2117.
Private Group Details:
- Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
- Event can be held virtually
- No Donation
- Donations are always welcome and help us continue our programming, but they are not required in order to volunteer.
Azura Literacy's virtual reading tutor program pairs volunteers with elementary kids who are behind grade level in reading to help improve their reading skills and instill a love of reading. Volunteers read with students one-on-one on Zoom, sharing digital children's books and interactive tools to help kids read independently and listen to read-alouds.
This program is virtual, so volunteers can serve from anywhere!
Volunteer requirements:
- at least 18 years old
- have access to a computer and reliable, high-speed internet connection
- proficient in use of web browsers/navigating multiple tabs, using Zoom meetings/screen sharing/annotation tools
- pass a literacy screener
- have Level 1 fingerprint clearance: either a current, valid card or willing to apply through DPS - $65 application fee covered by Azura Literacy; volunteer responsible for $8.25 scanning fee
- ability to be reliable and punctual
- interview with the Director/demonstrate web & Zoom…
Location
Remote
Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
Associated Location
Mesa, Arizona, US
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