We all know that poor reading skills are directly connected with unfavorable life outcomes.
Volunteers are needed to virtually tutor Santa Ana, 1st grade students that are, at risk or, not reading at grade level.
For 30 minutes a week and a 6 month commitment, you can help guide local students to a successful future without leaving your desk. The scheduling is flexible and determined by you.
Usually a fee for the background check will apply. But literacy is a pillar of focus for United Way, so we have invested in this effort which makes volunteering for this activity free to local volunteers that are focusing their efforts in Santa Ana Unified School District. At the end of the project all tutors will have an opportunity to meet their students. This is a pilot project. Please help make this a success, so we may continue this effort further.
More information:
- If you have more questions, view an informational video by clicking this link or email: kautrinam@unitedwayoc.org
- There are 10 tutors per classroom; groups are welcome to 'adopt' a classroom. If you would like to know more about how your group can 'adopt' a classroom and collectively visit the students after the project contact: kautrinam@untiedwayoc.org
Tutors may register by following these steps:
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- Go to: https://www.tutormate.org/register
- Complete all required fields:
- For ‘Your City/Metro Area’ you may choose 'Santa Ana'
- For ‘Tutor Group’ please select ‘OCUW, Community Volunteers'
- View the training here: http://tiny.cc/tutormatetrainingwebinar
- Once viewed contact with Risa (help@tutormate.org) and she will mark you off as trained and offer next steps.
- While reviewing the training you will be given information on how to complete the background check
- Complete the background check – this is free
- Once this is done you will receive an email with your student and school information
Thank you for your commitment to our community! With people like you we will continue the great work and do great things in our community!
