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SAFER Foundation

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Chicago, IL

As a tutor, you will help participants strengthen literacy, develop workforce skills, and work ... Volunteer Tutor Training is provided * Ongoing support from Safer Foundation staff * Exposure to ...

Safer Foundation

Volunteer

Chicago, IL · On-site

As a tutor, you will help participants strengthen literacy, develop workforce skills, and work ... Volunteer Tutor Training is provided * Ongoing support from Safer Foundation staff * Exposure to ...

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AVID Volunteer Tutor

AVID Volunteer Tutor

Richland County School District Two

Columbia, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Professional Tutors/Avid Tutor
Date Posted:
3/1/2024
Location:
To Be DeterminedThis is a volunteer tutor position in the AVID program for college students who need volunteer hours for course credit. Applicants may be currently enrolled in a college undergraduate or graduate program.
To be considered complete, the application must include the current or most recent work history and/or university experience for the last three (3) years including company or university supervisor names, supervisor phone numbers, and supervisor email addresses. Complete the Criminal Background Authorization in the FORMS section of the application.
Interviews are scheduled with the Richland Two AVID staff.
If recommended for the position, the candidate must submit a completed TB test form indicating negative results dated within the last year. Test results must be recorded on the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) approved form.
Attachment(s):
  • 2025 AVID tutor.pdf

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