Esperanza offers various programs in need of volunteers.

• SISCO (The Stay in School for College and Career Opportunities Program)

• PrimeTime for Reading (“Reading Program")

• Computer Classes

• Non-Profit Management:

  Providing Research and Administrative Support
  Support Possibilities: Research, Administration, Grant Writing, Financial Management, and Public Relations.

• Be responsible.

• Keep promises and commitments with staff and students.

• Build respect and trust.

• Give emotional support.

• Advocate for the students' best interest.

• Assist students to think like winners.

• Foster self-esteem.

• Teach by example and direction.

• Act as a positive role model.

• Contribute something positive.

• Participate in activities designed to motivate students.

• Listen without judging.

• Discuss career-related topics.

• Listen to personal problems.

• Give advice on how to avoid or reduce problems.

• Have fun.

• Tutor and help build good study and work habits.

• Want to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

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Typical duties for volunteers:

• Read to children,

• Tutor children and/or adults,

• Provide administrative assistance,

• Sort books or educational materials, and/or

• Working one-on-one with students.

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Code of Conduct

• Be courteous

• Dress business casual; however, no caps, hats, jeans, sneakers.

• Encourage students to learn

• Be present and on time

• Be a role model for our students

• Provide assistance to Program Coordinators

• Be present at monthly meetings

• Be an ambassador for Esperanza and education

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Requirements

1. Complete a Volunteer Application

2. Read and sign the Volunteer Standards of Behavior & Service Recipient Protection sections included with your Volunteer Application.

Volunteer Application
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