RESJ-WAS - High School Tutor Volunteers

Position: High School Math & Science Tutor Volunteers 

Program Area: Racial Equity & Social Justice – Wrap Around Services (RESJ-WAS) 

Locations: In person at the following high school campuses: 

• Roosevelt High School: 6941 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203 
• Franklin High School: 5405 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR 97206 
• McDaniel High School: 2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220 

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm 

Program Description:  

IRCO’s RESJ-WAS youth program seeks to ensure students in our After- School program (Pacific Island, African and Slavic students) are on track to graduate high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Through this program, students and families have a safe space within the school system and improve attendance rate, student retention and parents' involvement in their children's school and academic growth. 

Position Summary:  

Volunteers will provide tutoring in math, enlgish literacy and/or science subjects and assist with academic enrichment activities, such as career exploration fieldtrips and workshops. Volunteers should have a passion for working with immigrants and refugee students.  A good fit for this opportunity is someone with deep familiarity in high school math (algebra), english/literacy and science subjects. 

Qualifications: Experience tutoring high school students is preferred but not required. 

Time Commitment: Volunteers should be able to commit to tutoring once or twice weekly throughout the school year. 

Requirements:  

• Must be 18 or older   
• Must pass background check 

To Apply: Submit a Volunteer Application Form or contact volunteer@irco.org