Gesher Human Services - Academic Tutor for Adults

About The Clubhouse for the Common Good
The Clubhouse for the Common Good provides a Clubhouse-designed setting based on the standards outlined by Clubhouse International. It was designed by and for individuals with a mental health diagnosis who seek a welcoming and engaging community atmosphere where they can enjoy social and cultural activities, educational classes, culinary experiences, vocational support, and volunteer opportunities.

About This Volunteer Opportunity
As volunteer Clubhouse Tutor you will collaborate with Gesher staff and Clubhouse members to develop quality, standards-based tutoring to assist members in improving competencies in English Language Arts, math and/or other academic subjects. Tutors may work one-on-one with members and/or with small groups.

What we ask of you in this role:
• Collaborate with Gesher staff and Clubhouse members to identify academic topics of interest and/or need, and a tutoring schedule.
• Foster an environment that adapts to members’ needs and makes them feel comfortable and able to learn.
• Plan, prepare and give lessons that support the members’ learning goals, learning needs and interests.
• Help facilitate access to additional educational resources outside of tutoring sessions.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Clubhouse director any successes, challenges, and/or needs.
• Keep records of the member’s progress, lesson times, tutor hours, preparation and travel time.
• Uphold Clubhouse International standards.
• Act as a positive role model for members, staff, and fellow volunteers, embodying Gesher’s mission and core values.

You might be a good fit for this role if you:
• Are 18 and older.
• Have a solid background in one or more academic subjects.
• Have previous tutoring and/or teaching experience.
• Are able to respond with kindness and understanding of members’ individual needs.
• Can commit to sharing 18 to 24 hours over three months.