READ2ME TUTOR - NON-PROFIT - Age 55 and older

The Read2Me Tutor is a volunteer position that is dedicated to this non-profit'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 tutors are matched with one struggling Kindergarten-3rd grade reader 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.Training:Volunteer OrientationRead2Me Tutor TrainingQuarterly District Tutor TrainingCommitment:1-2 days/week45 minutes/weekOctober through MayDuties:Tutor one student reading for 45 minutes once a weekHelp the students understand basic reading skills such as letter and sound recognitionSupport the reading techniques children learn in the classroomComplete and maintain weekly tracking sheetCommit to a scheduled tutoring session and arrive on timeQualifications:Patience and flexibility in working with children from a variety of socio-economic andcultural backgroundsAbility to follow through with volunteer commitments.Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) in English, to follow proceduresand to work in a teaching environment.Benefits:Provide direct support to a student struggling with readingCreate a positive mentorship relationship with a student that needs supportParticipate in a successful program with other volunteersAdd to personal resumes and potential referencesOpportunities for training and develop skills in teachingHours Available: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is the nation’s largest network for volunteers age 55 and over. The growing segment of our older population is vita