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Chicago HOPES
Volunteer as a Tutor with Chicago
HOPES!
Chicago HOPES is an initiative of the Chicago
Public Schools Homeless Education Program that empowers homeless
students to succeed academically. With the goal of sustainability,
we collaborate with schools, shelters, and communities to establish
shelter-based, after-school tutoring and cultural enrichment opportunities.
This educational support, provided by committed and caring volunteers,
will help students to break the cycle of homelessness that threatens
their futures and communities.
Volunteer “Job Description”
Tutoring and mentoring children with unstable living arrangements
can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Most of the students
participating in Chicago HOPES are elementary school-aged and are
performing well below their grade level as a result of their homelessness.
It will be your job to assist up to three students at a time with
homework and other pre-determined activities. Because tutoring will
become one of the few consistent things in the lives of the homeless
children, we ask for a minimum commitment of one tutoring session
per week for the length of one semester. There is no need to worry
about your own academic credentials or lack of tutoring experience!
Chicago HOPES tutors need only be genuinely enthusiastic and ready
to make a strong commitment. You will be provided with tutoring
activities and strategies at a Chicago HOPES orientation session
and will be offered support and guidance throughout your tutoring
experience.
Program Sites
Ubuntu (Brighton Park)
2905 W. 43rd St (Pope John Paul II Drive)
Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 pm.
This program is serving approximately 15 students at Ubuntu between
the ages of 4 and 14. The students are in grades Pre-K-7. The desired
student to tutor ratio is roughly two to one.
Thelma’s Place (Auburn Gresham)
8040 S. Western Ave
Sunday from 6:00-7:30 pm.
This program is serving approximately 10 students at Thelma’s
Place between the ages of 5 and 17. The students are in grades K-12.
The desired student to tutor ratio is roughly two to one.
Cornerstone Community Outreach (Uptown)
4628 N. Clifton
Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30 pm
This program is serving approximately 30 students at Cornerstone
between the ages of 5 and 11. The students are in grades K-6. The
desired student to tutor ratio is roughly two to one.
Maria Shelter (Englewood)
7320 S. Yale
Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 pm
This program is serving approximately 15 students at Maria between
the ages of 4 and 11.
You Can Make It (Back of the Yards)
5052 S. Laflin
Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 pm
This is a new program beginning this fall, with the potential for
25-30 students, grades K-12.
Chicago HOPES Training
As a volunteer tutor with Chicago HOPES, you will
be expected to attend one training opportunity before you begin
working with our students. This session will provide an overview
of our program, an introduction to the issues and challenges faced
by homeless students, and some basic techniques and strategies for
effective tutoring. We will be offering training throughout the
fall at one of two locations:
North Side – Lincoln Park Branch Library
(1150 W. Fullerton)
Wed., Sept. 12 from 3 - 5 pm
Thurs., Sept. 20 from 3 - 5 pm
October and November dates are still pending. Only one of our five
shelters is on the North Side, so more trainings are scheduled for
the South Side.
South Side – Blackstone Branch Library
(4904 S. Lake Park)
Tues., Sept. 11 from 3 - 5 pm
Sat., Sept. 15 from 10 am - noon
Wed., Sept. 19 from 3 – 5 pm
Sat., Sept. 22 from 10 am – noon
Tues., Oct. 9 from 3 – 5 pm
Tues., Nov. 13 from 3 – 5 pm
If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact Arifa Boyer at 773-553-2242 or aboyer@cps.k12.il.us.
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