Why Volunteer?

 
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“ I am grateful for the LEAD program, not only because it offers learners a chance to try something new, but also because of what it does for the tutor. This experience has been humbling and transformative, and I’m thankful to have been given the opportunity to be a part of it.”

-Former tutor

 
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“ The LEAD program has truly enriched my life. It’s been an experience that has changed me and has made me understand the value of community and friendship with an entirely new lens.”

-Former tutor

 

“I came to Evergreen with an unfocused view of what I wanted to do with my life. While I don’t have all the pieces put together, my involvement with LEAD was a key component in my decision to go into occupational therapy. LEAD is more than tutoring, it’s about providing a space to promote an individual’s independence and progress. As an occupational therapist, I hope to be a tool for clients to reach their own personal goals, much like I have been a resource to my partner in reaching her educational goals.”

-Former tutor

 

How to Volunteer

If you’re interested in becoming a tutor, please reach out to your professors to learn about possible class credit and email Community Programs Director, Randi Miller. Times and locations of activities are to be determined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tutors and learners will commit to participate from January – June.

The time commitment for tutors is as follows:

  • Initial training: one 2-hour training session: Monday, January 10th 6:30-8:30pm on Zoom.

  • Weekly tutoring sessions: Learners and tutors work together for a minimum of one hour each week in person or on Zoom. Every pair’s schedule will be determined by each person’s availability. Prep time is required for each session. Tutoring begins the week of January 17th after Monday, MLK Day.

  • Weekly communication: with program director and written weekly assessments.

  • Tutor Roundtables: Tutors meet to discuss successes and challenges.

  • LEAD Social: All tutors and learners come together to build community and have fun.

  • Pre-Graduation Pizza Party for tutors and learners on Monday, May 30th (time & place TBD) Attendance strongly encouraged to cultivate a sense of community.

  • Graduation Ceremony: Monday, June 6th 2022 6:30-9pm