Youth Tutor - Tutoring Refugee Youth Program

Children of refugee families face many challenges when adjusting to their new life in the U.S. From acclimating to a new school to learning a new language, they are undergoing a very exciting, but also overwhelming, time. By providing tutoring, you can help refugee youth better understand their curriculum, advance their English skills, and receive much-needed encouragement in their education. Perhaps most valuable of all, we hope that

as a volunteer you can build a meaningful friendship with the child and their family.

Responsibilities:

* Provide 1:1 tutoring to a refugee student in Grades K-12 (ages 5-18). Training is provided by HIAS staff.

* Assist the student by providing homework assistance, ESL support, and encouragement.

Location and Time Commitment:

* Volunteers are asked to commit to tutoring for 6 months, one day per week for 1-2 hours based on the

family and volunteer’s agreement.

* For ease of transportation, volunteers are asked to travel to the family’s home or a nearby location for

weekly tutoring sessions. Most families live in and around the Rogers Park neighborhood.

* Tutoring may take place on weekdays after-school or on weekends, depending on schedules and

availability.

Requirements:

* Must be 18 years old OR accompanied by an adult

* Enjoys working with children and teens

* Enthusiastic and encouraging towards students

* Comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects at different grade levels

* Respectful of cultural difference and willingness to learn from diverse populations

Eligibility:

Volunteers are required to submit a volunteer application, clear a series of background checks, including

fingerprints and a tuberculosis test. People under 18 may volunteer if accompanied by a cleared adult.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Fatima Rasoul, MSW | 847.745.5431 [email protected]