Opportunities From: United Way of Pierce County

The Read2Me Tutor is a volunteer position that is dedicated to Tacoma Community House’s mission of creating opportunities for immigrants and other community members in the Puget Sound region through comprehensive services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy.

Read2Me volunteers are trained tutors and mentors that are matched with a Kindergarten-3rd grade student striving to meet grade level reading. They meet weekly during the school day with a site coordinator to work on reading skills to help him or her gain confidence and ability so that she or he is better able to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

To get involved, visit www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/volunteer and register for an orientation. Or contact  Kerrisan Meyer, Volunteer Services Manager at kmeyer@tacomacommunityhouse.org. 

Training:

Volunteer Orientation Read2Me Tutor Training Quarterly District Tutor Training

 Commitment:

1-2 days/week 45 minutes/week October through May

Duties:

Tutor one student reading for 45 minutes once a week Help the students understand basic reading skills such as letter and sound recognition Support the reading techniques children learn in the classroom Complete and maintain weekly tracking sheet Commit to a scheduled tutoring session and arrive on time

Qualifications:

Patience and flexibility in working with children from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds Ability to follow through with volunteer commitments. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) in English, to follow procedures and to work in a teaching environment.

Benefits:

Provide direct support to a student struggling with reading Create a positive mentorship relationship with a student that needs support Participate in a successful program with other volunteers Add to personal resumes and potential references Opportunities for training and develop skills in teaching

The Read2Me Tutor is a volunteer position that is dedicated to Tacoma Community House’s mission of creating opportunities for immigrants and other community members in the Puget Sound region through comprehensive services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy.

Read2Me volunteers are trained tutors and mentors that are matched with a Kindergarten-3rd grade student striving to meet grade level reading. They meet weekly during the school day with a site coordinator to work on reading skills to help him or her gain confidence and ability so that she or he is better able to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

To get involved, visit www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/volunteer and register for an orientation. Or contact  Kerrisan Meyer, Volunteer Services Manager at kmeyer@tacomacommunityhouse.org. 

Training:

Volunteer Orientation Read2Me Tutor Training Quarterly District Tutor Training

 Commitment:

1-2 days/week 45 minutes/week October through May

Duties:

Tutor one student reading for 45 minutes once a week Help the students understand basic reading skills such as letter and sound recognition Support the reading techniques children learn in the classroom Complete and maintain weekly tracking sheet Commit to a scheduled tutoring session and arrive on time

Qualifications:

Patience and flexibility in working with children from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds Ability to follow through with volunteer commitments. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) in English, to follow procedures and to work in a teaching environment.

Benefits:

Provide direct support to a student struggling with reading Create a positive mentorship relationship with a student that needs support Participate in a successful program with other volunteers Add to personal resumes and potential references Opportunities for training and develop skills in teaching

The Read2Me Tutor is a volunteer position that is dedicated to Tacoma Community House’s mission of creating opportunities for immigrants and other community members in the Puget Sound region through comprehensive services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy.

Read2Me volunteers are trained tutors and mentors that are matched with a Kindergarten-3rd grade student striving to meet grade level reading. They meet weekly during the school day with a site coordinator to work on reading skills to help him or her gain confidence and ability so that she or he is better able to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

To get involved, visit www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/volunteer and register for an orientation. Or contact  Kerrisan Meyer, Volunteer Services Manager at kmeyer@tacomacommunityhouse.org. 

Training:

Volunteer Orientation Read2Me Tutor Training Quarterly District Tutor Training

 Commitment:

1-2 days/week 45 minutes/week October through May

Duties:

Tutor one student reading for 45 minutes once a week Help the students understand basic reading skills such as letter and sound recognition Support the reading techniques children learn in the classroom Complete and maintain weekly tracking sheet Commit to a scheduled tutoring session and arrive on time

Qualifications:

Patience and flexibility in working with children from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds Ability to follow through with volunteer commitments. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) in English, to follow procedures and to work in a teaching environment.

Benefits:

Provide direct support to a student struggling with reading Create a positive mentorship relationship with a student that needs support Participate in a successful program with other volunteers Add to personal resumes and potential references Opportunities for training and develop skills in teaching

The Read2Me Tutor is a volunteer position that is dedicated to Tacoma Community House’s mission of creating opportunities for immigrants and other community members in the Puget Sound region through comprehensive services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy.

Read2Me volunteers are trained tutors and mentors that are matched with a Kindergarten-3rd grade student striving to meet grade level reading. They meet weekly during the school day with a site coordinator to work on reading skills to help him or her gain confidence and ability so that she or he is better able to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

To get involved, visit www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/volunteer and register for an orientation. Or contact  Kerrisan Meyer, Volunteer Services Manager at kmeyer@tacomacommunityhouse.org. 

Training:

Volunteer Orientation Read2Me Tutor Training Quarterly District Tutor Training

 Commitment:

1-2 days/week 45 minutes/week October through May

Duties:

Tutor one student reading for 45 minutes once a week Help the students understand basic reading skills such as letter and sound recognition Support the reading techniques children learn in the classroom Complete and maintain weekly tracking sheet Commit to a scheduled tutoring session and arrive on time

Qualifications:

Patience and flexibility in working with children from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds Ability to follow through with volunteer commitments. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) in English, to follow procedures and to work in a teaching environment.

Benefits:

Provide direct support to a student struggling with reading Create a positive mentorship relationship with a student that needs support Participate in a successful program with other volunteers Add to personal resumes and potential references Opportunities for training and develop skills in teaching

The Read2Me Tutor is a volunteer position that is dedicated to Tacoma Community House’s mission of creating opportunities for immigrants and other community members in the Puget Sound region through comprehensive services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy.

Read2Me volunteers are trained tutors and mentors that are matched with a Kindergarten-3rd grade student striving to meet grade level reading. They meet weekly during the school day with a site coordinator to work on reading skills to help him or her gain confidence and ability so that she or he is better able to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

To get involved, visit www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/volunteer and register for an orientation. Or contact  Kerrisan Meyer, Volunteer Services Manager at kmeyer@tacomacommunityhouse.org. 

Training:

Volunteer Orientation Read2Me Tutor Training Quarterly District Tutor Training

 Commitment:

1-2 days/week 45 minutes/week October through May

Duties:

Tutor one student reading for 45 minutes once a week Help the students understand basic reading skills such as letter and sound recognition Support the reading techniques children learn in the classroom Complete and maintain weekly tracking sheet Commit to a scheduled tutoring session and arrive on time

Qualifications:

Patience and flexibility in working with children from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds Ability to follow through with volunteer commitments. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) in English, to follow procedures and to work in a teaching environment.

Benefits:

Provide direct support to a student struggling with reading Create a positive mentorship relationship with a student that needs support Participate in a successful program with other volunteers Add to personal resumes and potential references Opportunities for training and develop skills in teaching