Needs From: Volunteer Michigan

Mercy Education Project (MEP) is a learning community that believes every girl has a right to reach her full potential. MEP focuses on math and reading improvement with evidenced based, one-to-one tutoring for girls grades 2-12. We help girls who are one or more years behind their grade level in reading or math to gain the academic confidence they need to succeed in school. Volunteer tutors are needed in-person for a once-a-week commitment from 5:30-6:30 pm during the school year (September - May).

Our one-to-one afterschool tutoring program fosters meaningful relationships that support the whole student. Substitute tutors are also needed. Training is provided as part of the volunteer tutor onboarding process. Our learning program includes individualized student curriculum using online software. All prospective tutors complete an application form, a background check, online training modules, and in-person training.

More information can be found at our website at: Volunteer — Mercy Education Project

Teach one learner how to read by focusing on letters, sounds, and spelling patterns.

You’ll be able to teach learners of all ages and abilities how to read better.  Our scripted curriculum, The Barton Reading and Spelling System, was designed with you in mind.  Each lesson, list, and reading passage is scripted so you can focus on getting to know your learner and help them reach their goals.  You'll work with the same learner two hours a week until they reach grade level.

Most of our learners have warning signs of dyslexia, the most common cause of reading failure.

COVID-19 disrupted education delivery across the country.  The demand for reading tutors is higher than ever. 

The Legacy Center for Community Success in Midland, Michigan, believes everyone deserves a chance to succeed.  Our programs help learners develop specific skills and build individual confidence.  We foster a love of learning and community relationships based on grit, enthusiasm, and perseverance.

The JUMP Math program is an intervention program for children in grades 1 to 8 who are significantly below grade level.  We offer high-quality, one-on-one tutoring in two one-hour sessions per week, year-round.  Any learner who qualifies for our program is accepted, regardless of their ability to pay for services.  We gather baseline data both internally and externally to measure the impact of tutoring.  When a learner reaches grade level, we celebrate, and the learner graduates from our program.

Volunteer tutors meet with one learner two hours a week.  Tutoring can take place in-person or online.  Six hours of training are provided as well as all tutoring materials.  Volunteers must complete a background check.  A one-year commitment is preferred.