Academic Tutors for Casa de la Esperanza Learning Center

Opportunity Type:	Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Department:	Housing and Human Services
Category:	Human Services and Public Health
Time Commitment & Minimum Age:	Minimal of 2 hours per week per semester (Fall & Spring) to maximum of 20 hours per week. Must be at least 15 years old.
Location:	Casa de la Esperanza Learning Center, 1520 South Emery Street, Longmont, CO 80501 (southeast corner of Hwy 287 and Pike Road)
Program Summary:	The Casa de la Esperanza program was initiated to serve the 100+ children and youth living on site. The program responds to the unique needs of the dozens of farm workers families. Casa de la Esperanza’s educational center is a state of the art learning center providing opportunities and resources toward excellence and self-empowerment through collaboration and programming that nurture each individual’s potential. Our vision is one of a thriving community that encourages those around us by exemplifying the ideals of education, leadership, and self-sustainability
Duties and Responsibilities:	Promote and support math, literacy, other content areas including access to higher education, by tutoring kid’s afterschool.
Qualifications and Requirements:	Aged 15 or older, own transportation or able to use public transportation. Volunteers must commit to at least 2 hours a day, once a week, for 4 months.
Training Dates and Information:	Fingerprinting must be completed before first day. Must be willing to drive to Thornton for fingerprint appointment. Must complete Mandated Reporter Training and Cultural Diversity Training.
Additional Information:	Bilingual (Spanish & English) a plus but not needed; experience in education and working with immigrant populations beneficial.
Contact:	Vanessa M. Arritola, Program Coordinator, varritola@bouldercounty.org , 303-678-6220 office.
Unpaid Internship:	This is an Unpaid Internship
Application Process:	Fill out inquiry application here