You can help a child flourish this school year. Oasis Tutoring pairs volunteers age 50 or older with children in one of five Pittsburgh-area districts: Duquesne City School District, the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Wilkinsburg School District, and the Woodland Hills School District.
One child, one tutor, one school year. Two lives forever changed.
As an Oasis volunteer, you will tutor children in grades K-4 who have been identified by classroom teachers as needing extra support in reading. No teaching experience is required. Your enthusiasm, patience, and compassion are far more important! As an Oasis tutor you will:
- Complete twelve hours of free training where you will learn ways to draw on a child's experiences to create simple stories that form the basis for reading activities. All materials are provided free of charge.
- Meet with your child one-on-one each week during the school day for 30-45 minutes.
- Participate in additional learning opportunities throughout the year. You will have a chance to meet fellow tutors and learn tips and techniques to make your volunteer tutoring experience a rewarding one.
Oasis Tutoring provides a proven approach to help children read at grade level. For nearly two decades, Oasis Tutoring has consistently improved reading ability, academic performance, and attitudes about learning. Your student will cherish the time you spend together. Your kindness will be remembered for years to come.
Training for this tutoring opportunity is offered in the fall. Registration is required. Call 412-689-2889 or click the button below.
Oasis is a national organization based in St. Louis that is dedicated to successful aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and volunteer engagement. Literacy Pittsburgh has managed the local Oasis Tutoring program since 2013.
