In 30 minutes once a week, without ever leaving your desk, using only a telephone and internet connection, you can help an at-risk student learn to read.
The schedule is flexible, during the work day and set by you.
Here is what you need to know:
- There are students in Orange County that are struggling to read at grade level
- Students that are not reading at grade level are more likely to dropout of high school
- Students that are in jeopardy or not reading at grade level have been selected by their teacher to take part in this program
- Please follow the registration steps below to become a tutor and help students today - 200 tutors are needed
- If you have questions or would like to view a video on the program please click 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
1) To become a tutor go to: https://www.tutormate.org/register
2) Complete all required fields:
First Name
Last Name
If you are registering with a company use your work email address
If you are registering on your own use you preferred personal email address
Preferred Phone
Cell Phone - this is optional
Create Password
City/Metro Area
Type or choose: Orange County or Santa Ana, CA
What is your role for this tutor group?
(This field is ideal if you are with a company and would like to manage communication with your group of tutor volunteers)
Tutor Group
Type: OCUW, Community Volunteers - Santa Ana
This field is case sensitive
Are you a Spanish speaker?
Click: Yes or No
Did you tutor this past school year with us?
Click: Yes or No
I have read and accept the Agreement Guidelines
Please read and click Yes
3) Click: register
You are all set and you should receive an email shortly with information on how to proceed with your background check!
Special areas to remember:
- Be sure to fill-in all required fields or all fields will erase once you click submit
- New tutors will need to attend a one hour training: https://tutormate.org/webinars
- While reviewing the training you will receive information on how to complete the background check
- Complete the background check – this is free
- Once you have registered, completed your background check, and after the school year has begun, you’ll 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 awesome things in our community!
