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Volunteer

Overview

East Side Learning Center (ESLC) is the proud host of AARP Foundation Experience Corps. We are committed to fostering intergenerational relationships through building a community of elders to guide the next generation of readers. We are so grateful for our volunteers comprised of seniors, Page Scholars, University of Minnesota America Reads, and St. Catherine’s America Reads college students.

Prerequisites of all ESLC Volunteers

  • Commitment to serving four or more hours per week, October-May
  • Fulfillment of background check requirements (ESLC will cover costs)
  • Attendance at pre-service training sessions during September
  • Fulfillment of 20-25 hours of supplemental training throughout the school year
  • Ability to speak and read English

ESLC volunteers serve primarily in three roles: In-Person Literacy Mentors, Virtual Literacy Mentors, and Virtual Observers.

What does each type of volunteer do?

In-Person Literacy Mentor 

  • Tutors K-3rd grade students in reading using structured 30-minute literacy session curriculum
  • Supports children as they grow their literacy and social-emotional learning skills
  • Commits to two or more morning or afternoon tutoring sessions weekly that will take place on-site at your assigned elementary school

For additional information about this position, click the In-Person Literacy Mentor text above to download a PDF.

Virtual Literacy Mentor

  • Tutors K-3rd grade students in reading using structured 30-minute literacy session curriculum
  • Supports children as they grow their literacy and social-emotional learning skills
  • Commits to two or more virtual afterschool (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM) tutoring sessions weekly that take place on Zoom

Needs technology skills to participate in Zoom calls and use online tutoring resources

For additional information about this position, click the Virtual Literacy Mentor text above to download a PDF.

Virtual Observer

  • Monitors virtual reading tutoring sessions to provide a safe tutoring environment
  • Commits to attending two or more virtual after school (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM) tutoring sessions weekly that will take place on Zoom

Needs technology skills to participate in Zoom calls, preferably several calls at one time using multiple devices

Must be 18 years or older

For additional information about this position, click the Virtual Observer text above to download a PDF.

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