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: | Mike Lozano, Program Coordinator, mlozano@bouldercounty.gov , 303-678-6220 office. |
| Unpaid Internship: | This is an Unpaid Internship |
| Application Process: | Fill out inquiry application here |