VOLUNTEER TUTOR RESOURCES
At Homework House we are dedicated to making your volunteer experience both meaningful and worthwhile. When you become a Homework House volunteer, you will learn something new about yourself, your peers and the children and families with whom you interact. We hope these resources will help make your volunteer experience as rewarding as possible for both you the children with whom you are working. Please do not hesitate to email us for any support you may need in your assignment.
To get you started:
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
Volunteer Tutor Job Description
Day In The Life of A Volunteer
WORKING WITH CHILDREN RESOURCES
Tips For Working with ELL Students
Tips for Building Rapport with Children
Bringing Closure to Your Tutoring and Reflecting Beyond the Tutoring Experience
HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
As a high school student, volunteering as a tutor can help enhance your academic skills and leadership abilities. Working with students from different backgrounds with varying needs at Homework House can help you develop interpersonal skills and empathy. It is an enriching experience that benefits both you, the tutor, and the children that you will serve. To apply as a volunteer, you must fill out the CORI and SORI forms above and the following "Permission and Release" form if you are under 18 years old.
RESOURCES FOR HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
🙌Volunteering in High School: The Ultimate Guide
🙌Student Volunteering Guide: Do's and Don'ts
🙌Benefits of Volunteerism in High School: Scholarships and College Admission Benefits