Kids Tutoring Program (Mondays)

The Downtown East Side Neighbourhood House is looking for volunteers to tutor elementary aged children from 3:15-6:30pm on Mondays. This is an unpaid position. 

The goal of the tutoring program is to provide additional educational support to children living in the Downtown Eastside.We do not require any official training or certification in tutoring. If you are comfortable and confident with helping children learn, that's what we are looking for! 8 kids regularly attend our in-facility sessions at the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House. This program is important for children growing up in the Downtown Eastside because it can offer them extra support in their studies and a fun space to spend time with their friends. Extra-curricular tutoring can help students to have a deeper understanding of concepts taught in school.

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide tutoring to kids in the program in one or more of these:
- English (conversational, reading, writing)
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies

Volunteers can simply help kids with worksheets. However we also would love to support volunteers if they have ideas or projects they want to initiate (as long as they support the kids learning)! Our resources are often limited but we are open to exploring new ideas and implementing them the best we can. We do not have a particular curriculum.

ASSETS (not required):
- lived or living experience in the DTES
- experience working or volunteering with children
- middle school level math abilities are especially helpful
- ability to speak, write, and/or understand multiple languages (especially Arabic)
- experience working with immigrants and refugees who are not yet fluent in English 

ELIGIBILITY:
Volunteers must be 18+ years old. We have a 3 month commitment period for this role. Please note that those interested in the position must undergo a criminal record check review for the role, as well as a 45min phone interview/screening call. 

To apply, please send us an email at volunteer@dtesnhouse.ca. Please provide a brief introduction.

The DTES Neighbourhood House provides programming, and educational, leadership, social and recreational opportunities to residents of Vancouver Downtown Eastside. The neighbourhood house helps foster a respectful, equitable atmosphere of sharing and learning by providing opportunities for residents to meaningfully engage with, and contribute to, their community. For more information about the DTES Neighbourhood House, our programs and how you can be involved with us, please visit: www.dtesnhouse.ca