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Tutor a Ukrainian Refugee Student

RefugeeOne
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Buffalo Grove, IL
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    • Details

    Schedule:Weekends
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Volunteering

    Description

    Tutor a Ukrainian Refugee Student

    Want to help Ukrainian youth succeed in school? RefugeeOne has served nearly 6,000 Ukrainians seeking stability in Chicago in the past few years - and we need your support to help Ukrainian youth thrive!

    Volunteers in our In-Home Youth Tutoring program will be matched 1:1 with a recently arrived school-aged youth (5-14) to serve as a friend and role model. Tutors meet refugee students in their homes to:

    • Provide academic tutoring
    • Practice English
    • Encourage healthy school habits
    • Provide social support as they navigate life and school in Chicago
    • Share culture and hobbies
    • ...and more!

    Requirements: Minimum commitment of weekly meetings for 6 months in client home. Both weekends & weekdays available, flexible scheduling to match your availability. No additional languages skills required.

    Want to help Ukrainian youth succeed in school? RefugeeOne has served nearly 6,000 Ukrainians seeking stability in Chicago in the past few years - and we need your support to help Ukrainian youth thrive!

    Volunteers in our In-Home Youth Tutoring program will be matched 1:1 with a recently arrived school-aged youth (5-14) to serve as a friend and role model. Tutors meet refugee students in their homes to:

    • Provide academic tutoring
    • Practice English
    • Encourage healthy school habits
    • Provide social support as they navigate life and school in Chicago
    • Share culture and hobbies
    • ...and more!

    Requirements: Minimum commitment of weekly meetings for 6 months in client home. Both weekends & weekdays available, flexible scheduling to match your availability. No additional languages skills required.

    Location

    On-site
    Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
    Directions

    Volunteers meet in client homes and should be able to regularly commute to Chicago's Buffalo Grove Neighborhood.

    How to Apply

    To apply to volunteer, please:

    1) Visit this webpage to review available opportunities and requirements

    2) Submit a volunteer application

    3) After submitting an application, you'll automatically be directed to sign up for a virtual Volunteer Orientation.

    To apply to volunteer, please:

    1) Visit this webpage to review available opportunities and requirements

    2) Submit a volunteer application

    3) After submitting an application, you'll…

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