- Flexible in schedule
Study Buddy Tutor - East and South Vancouver
1-1 hours
/ weekly
6 months minimum
The Study Buddy mentoring program supports self-identifying girls, non-binary, transgender and gender-diverse youth (aged 7-17), to improve their educational performance and build self-confidence. Mentors (19+) act as positive academic role model, offering educational support and helping to set and achieve appropriate educational goals. Continued participation in the program can promote the importance of staying in school and improve attendance. The program requires one tutoring session per week (one hour) for a minimum of six months with sessions taking place at a mutually-agreeable location (e.g. library). The Study Buddy program can run year-round and we encourage matches to agree on a summer schedule to continue building a stronger connection. The key benefits of the Study Buddy program for girls and gender-diverse youth: • Access to an academic role model • Increase educational performance and enhanced educational goal-setting • Decrease in disruptive behaviour in school With the support of a Study Buddy tutor, girls and gender-diverse youth are encouraged and equipped to meet their academic goals, which in turn contributes towards better classroom engagement, school confidence and overall self-esteem. Currently looking for volunteers who live or are willing to travel to the following areas: • Vancouver - Hastings/Sunrise, East Vancouver & Renfrew Heights, South Vancouver (Victoria/Fraserview)
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Being a Study Buddy mentor, you will get the opportunity to: • Improve your leadership, tutoring, communication and interpersonal skills • Gain experience working with youth • Build a relationship with a young person while supporting them with academics • Help foster a healthy relationship with school • Be creative with learning and tutoring
- Flexible in schedule