Learning Buddies Network (Remote Reading or Math Mentor)

Organization Name: Learning Buddies Network
Opportunity Title: Remote Reading or Math Mentor
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: February 7, 2022
End Date: May 19, 2022

Email: julia@learningbuddiesnetwork.com
Website: https://www.learningbuddiesnetwork.com/
Details:

• Background/police check requiredAppropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and overTraining or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

About Us

Learning Buddies Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping elementary school students develop essential literacy and math skills through free one on one, after-school mentoring in a fun group setting. We reach children who otherwise would not have the help they need. Our goals are to enhance self-esteem through improvement in academic skills and to ignite a passion for learning in a safe and caring environment.

 

Position Summary

Complete the math/reading and volunteer manual training sessions
Participate at the orientation during the first week of programs
Report to your Program Coordinator and Executive Coordinator
Prepare lesson materials provided by the organization for each session 
Mentor your little buddy by using the lesson materials prepared 
Track your little buddy’s progress
Attend mentor meetings
Complete mentor reports
Assist in volunteer recruitment

 

By volunteering with LBN, volunteers take on significant responsibilities and develop leadership, communication, and organization skills. You will have the opportunity to work directly with one child and develop a supportive mentoring relationship that will help foster building their learning skills, self-esteem, and a positive attitude.

 

Requirements

Applicants must be either enrolled in school or planning to attend. 

 

Location

For Winter 2022, all of our programs will be hosted online through Zoom. 

 

Program Dates

Our Winter Programs run from February 7th – May 19th.

 

There are four timeslot options for both the reading and math sessions: 

Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45 pm (PST)
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15-6:30 pm (PST)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 pm (PST) 
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:30 pm (PST)

 

How to Apply

Please Visit: https://learningbuddiesnetwork.campbrainstaff.com/ 

 

For any questions, please reach out to julia@learningbuddiesnetwork.com