Volunteer opportunities in North Shore School District 112
The Volunteer Pool of Highland Park
The Volunteer Pool of Highland Park promotes and encourages volunteerism in the schools and the community. Established in 1964, the Volunteer Pool is a not-for-profit organization that matches volunteers to needs and requests from local schools and other agencies. The Volunteer Pool provides classroom speakers to enhance the curriculum and provide enrichment to classes. It also provides remedial assistance to students and finds volunteers who have special talents and hobbies. For more information, visit www.volunteerpoolHP.org.
OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring
The OASIS Interjectional Tutoring program places volunteers in the schools to tutor students in North Shore School District 112 during the school day. Tutors work one-on-one with the same student for the entire school year, assisting the child in reading, writing and language skills. Due to the time commitment required, the program is not for people who take extended vacations during the winter months.
OASIS also coordinates volunteers for an Internet Mentoring Program, which involves sending a weekly email to a 5th grade student. This opportunity requires only 15 minutes of time per week and is ideal for email-savvy volunteers who have access to a computer. Participants may be snowbirds or homebound.
To register for tutoring, or for more information, please contact Stacey Portugal, (847) 784-6000, ext. 6901.
OASIS, a national non-profit organization for people 50 years old and over, is dedicated to education, wellness and volunteerism. The OASIS tutoring program has thousands of participants each year volunteering in 25 cities across the United States.
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