Organization
San Antonio OASIS

Share your love of reading - Become an OASIS tutor

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
San Antonio, TX

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

San Antonio, TX 78201

About this Opportunity

The OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program promotes literacy with a proven approach to help children read at grade level. Since 1993, the San Antonio OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring has paired adults age 50 and older with children in grades1-3 to promote success in reading. Volunteers are needed to spend one hour a week with the same child throughout the school year.OASIS Tutors have been helping children build reading skills, self-esteem and positive attitudes toward learning.

  • No teaching experience is required
  • Must be over 50 years of age or older
  • Free training is provided
  • Hours are flexible for vacations and appointments
  • Choose the school and grade level you prefer to tutor

You will need to pass a background check, (no cost to you), attend orientation and tutor training. Once you are trained, you select a school from our extensive list in2 school districts then use books, learning materials, and supplies all provided by OASIS to help a child learn to read.

The 2022 Fall Training date for the Tutoring Program are (must attend both days in person):

  • October Training: Thursday, Oct. 20 from 9am-3pm and Friday, Oct. 21 from 9am-12pm

Skills/Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Skilled Labor

Issue area

  • Community Strengthening
  • Education

VolunteerTX is an initiative of the OneStar Foundation