MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A STUDENT
Apply TODAY to be a volunteer in the 2023-24 school year!
2023-24 Tutoring and ESL Update:
The 2023-24 Volunteer Application is now open and New Volunteer Trainings will run throughout the fall.
In an effort to maximize tutoring student participation throughout the entire school year, staff will begin matching tutor pairs in July and August to ensure as many students as possible are paired with tutors and set to begin in September. TLC will not be accepting volunteer tutors past December. After the winter break, volunteers can apply to be a substitute tutor, substitute ESL tutor, classroom assistant and/or office support.
ESL tutor matching will also begin in late August and continue through late September, and be open until all slots are full. ESL Tutoring Small Groups will begin the first week of October.
If you are hoping to be matched with your current student, or lead one of the ESL groups, follow the link above to apply as soon as possible!
In an effort to maximize tutoring student participation throughout the entire school year, staff will begin matching tutor pairs in July and August to ensure as many students as possible are paired with tutors and set to begin in September. TLC will not be accepting volunteer tutors past December. After the winter break, volunteers can apply to be a substitute tutor, substitute ESL tutor, classroom assistant and/or office support.
ESL tutor matching will also begin in late August and continue through late September, and be open until all slots are full. ESL Tutoring Small Groups will begin the first week of October.
If you are hoping to be matched with your current student, or lead one of the ESL groups, follow the link above to apply as soon as possible!
For more information about our volunteer opportunities:
Phone: 307- 733-9242
Email: anna@tetonliteracy.org.
Phone: 307- 733-9242
Email: anna@tetonliteracy.org.
School Year Volunteer Opportunities
Tutoring program volunteer
- Length of Commitment: 1 - 2 hours per week during the school year; and substitutes to be on-call. Full school year commitment.
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 15 years of age.
- Duties: Provide reading and writing support for students in K - 12th grade. Tutors work one-on-one or in small groups.
- Experience Needed: None! We provide training for you!
- Why Tutor? Teton Literacy Center students see incredible gains in reading because of the focused attention on their personal reading and writing skills that occurs during one-on-one tutoring.
- Within one year of working with a tutor, 80% of the students in our Tutoring Program are able to read at grade level! Further, spending time with a tutor for just one hour per week significantly and positively impacts students' academic, social and emotional lives.
ADULT ESL PROGRAM VOLUNTEER
- Length of Commitment: 1 - 2 hours per week during the school year; and substitutes to be on-call. Full school year commitment.
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Duties: Weekly lead a one-hour adult ESL small group with up to four parents.
- Experience Needed: None! We provide training for you!
Enrichment Classroom VOLUNTEER
- Length of Commitment: 1 - 2 hours per week during the school year; 3 sessions: Fall, Winter and Spring.
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 15 years of age.
- Duties: Work with one of our themes based After School Clubs or summer SOAR program. All Enrichment programs provide opportunities for students to improve or enhance their comprehension, fluency, reading, writing, motivation and engagement skills.
- Experience Needed: None! We provide training for you!
Office Support Volunteer
- Length of Commitment: Very flexible.
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 15 years of age.
- Duties: Support staff with administrative tasks or sub in for a tutor who can't make it at the last minute.
- Experience Needed: None! We provide training for you!
Volunteer Application Process
HOW DO I APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER?
- Prospective volunteers should submit a volunteer application.
- TLC conducts a comprehensive background search process for all volunteer candidates, as well as a formal background check on all volunteers over the age of 18. This background check will be conducted via Intellicorp by a member of TLC's Leadership Team. Background check forms will be made available at the time of training.
- Prospective volunteers will be required to attend a New Volunteer Training. This will be in person at Teton Literacy Center. Sign up here: New Volunteer Trainings Fall 2023.
- Prospective volunteers will be required to provide two positive references. References are submitted through the volunteer application.
- Once all steps in the application process are complete, our staff will evaluate your talents, interests and availability match you with an appropriate TLC volunteer opportunity.
Snapshot of Volunteering at TLC
What our volunteers do at Teton Literacy Center- They motivate, encourage and support students and families with reading and writing development. Volunteers are matched based on interests, schedule, abilities and program needs. No experience necessary!
Why volunteers are needed- Due to the impact of COVID-19, TLC students need literacy support more than ever. In turn, we need volunteer support now more than ever to provide the TLC services students so dearly need. Indeed, without volunteer support, we cannot serve nearly as many students and our impact is significantly diminished.
How to become a Teton Literacy Center Volunteer- Those interested in volunteering should start by completing our Volunteer Application! Applicants will be required to complete a new volunteer training via Zoom, provide two positive references and all persons over 18 will be required to undergo a background check.
Why volunteers are needed- Due to the impact of COVID-19, TLC students need literacy support more than ever. In turn, we need volunteer support now more than ever to provide the TLC services students so dearly need. Indeed, without volunteer support, we cannot serve nearly as many students and our impact is significantly diminished.
How to become a Teton Literacy Center Volunteer- Those interested in volunteering should start by completing our Volunteer Application! Applicants will be required to complete a new volunteer training via Zoom, provide two positive references and all persons over 18 will be required to undergo a background check.
Wyoming Mandated Reporter Law
Wyoming state law mandates that any individual over the age of 18 who suspects child/vulnerable adult abuse, neglect or exploitation is required to report their observations.
At TLC, this is extremely rare, but in the instance that you do suspect a student is at risk, you are required to inform a TLC staff member of your observations, or if a student makes a disclosure to you. The TLC staff will then document your observation and work with the family to connect them with resources, including the Department of Family Services, as needed.
At TLC, this is extremely rare, but in the instance that you do suspect a student is at risk, you are required to inform a TLC staff member of your observations, or if a student makes a disclosure to you. The TLC staff will then document your observation and work with the family to connect them with resources, including the Department of Family Services, as needed.
