Chicago Lights Tutoring Program 2019 New Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer with the Chicago Lights Tutoring Program.

Thank you for your interest in the Chicago Lights Tutoring Program. Celebrating its 55th year of service, Tutoring provides academic support to children living in under-resourced neighborhoods on the near north, west, and south sides of Chicago. Each year, over 400 children in 1st -12th grades are enrolled in the Tutoring Program and need an adult volunteer to encourage success through homework assistance and personal development.

The 2019-2020 Tutoring year begins in October, and we are looking for volunteers to be permanent tutors and substitutes. In order to start volunteering, we require all new volunteers to attend one of our New Volunteer Orientation sessions to learn about the program and the volunteer opportunities available in more depth. You can reserve your spot at the following orientations by choosing a date in the drop down box above:

• Thursday, September 5th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Tuesday, September 10th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Thursday, September 12th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Monday, September 16th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Tuesday, September 24th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Tuesday, October 15th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Tuesday, November 5th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Monday, December 2nd, 6:00-7:30pm
• Wednesday, January 15th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Tuesday, February 4th, 6:00-7:30pm
• Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:00-7:30pm

During the orientation session, program staff will provide volunteers with information regarding the history of the program and the children it serves, the various programs and classes offered to students and tutors, the volunteer opportunities available and how one is matched with a student.

• Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. The following information will be helpful to have in order to complete the application packet: a driver’s license or state ID number, the addresses at which you have resided in the past five years and the names and contact information for two personal references.
• When you enter the building at Chestnut St., please check in with the receptionist to find where the Tutoring orientation is located.
• If you drive, please park in the 900 N. Michigan Building. You can then obtain a parking validation at the receptionist desk at Fourth Church. With the validation your parking cost will be $13 if you parked after 5 pm.

The Basics

The Chicago Lights Tutoring Program runs Monday-Thursday from 6 pm-7:30 pm from October-May. A typical night of tutoring consists of completing homework with your student, then participating in one or two of the following activities: getting a book from our library to read together, working on one of our many reading and writing programs, visiting the computer lab to do research on the Internet or practice typing or math skills, visiting the art room to create a masterpiece, or playing one of our fun and educational board games.

The relationships built and the goals accomplished at the Tutoring Program each week make a life-changing impact on Chicago’s children, our communities and us all!

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by sending an email to msutter@chicagolights.org. Please also visit our website,www.chicagolights.org for more information.

Thanks,

Meg Sutter

Program Manager

msutter@chicagolights.org