Volunteer Opportunity
RESJ-WAS – High School Math & Science Tutor
Program Area:
Racial Equity & Social Justice – Wrap Around Services (RESJ-WAS)
Location:
Schedule:
In person at the following high school campuses: Roosevelt, Franklin & McDaniel High Schools
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm
Position Description:
IRCO’s RESJ-WAS youth program seeks to ensure students in our After- School program (Pacific Island, African and Slavic students) are on track to graduate high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Through this program, students and families have a safe space within the school system and improve attendance rate, student retention and parents' involvement in their children's school and academic growth.
Position Summary:
Locations: In person at the following high school campuses: Roosevelt High School (6941 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203); Franklin High School (5405 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR 97206); McDaniel High School (2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220)
Volunteers will provide tutoring in math and/or science subjects and assist with academic enrichment activities, such as career exploration fieldtrips and workshops. Volunteers should have a passion for working with immigrants and refugee students. A good fit for this opportunity is someone with deep familiarity in high school math (algebra) and science subjects.
Experience tutoring high school students is preferred but not required.
Requirements:
Must be 18 or older
Must pass background check
Time Commitment:
Volunteers should be able to commit to tutoring once or twice weekly throughout the school year.
( or contact volunteer@irco.org )
Asst. Volunteer Manager: 971-517-5241 Volunteer Administrative Asst.: 971-716-8282