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Please join us! Volunteering with Tenacity is a win-win situation as we grow together, reduce the achievement gap of our young people, and paint the future of a connected and vibrant community.
      VOICES OF TENACITY

Fatumata Kaba
ASEP Alumni
Class of 2007

During my three years at Tenacity, my family, friends, and teachers have seen a huge change in me.  My love for reading has expanded and I love tennis with a passion.  Tenacity has definitely made a huge impact in my life and I'm glad that I decided to join.  It's a place where you don't have to be afraid to love reading or just being yourself...

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TENACITY COLLEGE PREP (HIGH SCHOOL) TUTORS

Students who graduate from our Middle School Academy Program (MSA) become part of our Tenacity College Prep Program, where they can continue to receive academic and personal support, as well as get involved in other opportunities. CP provides access to ongoing academic support and educational resources, connections to job, internship, and volunteer opportunities, ongoing tennis opportunities, assistance with the college selection process, social and recreational alumni events, and opportunities to serve as leaders and mentors in their communities.

We need your help to continue to support these students throughout high school!


Volunteer Description:

Tenacity is looking for volunteers interested in tutoring high school students in any subject at flexible times, in locations around Boston. In an effort to continue to offer academic support to our alumni, we are expanding our “Tutor Bank” so that we can continue this support for our students throughout their high school experience.

 

How the “Tutor Bank” Works:

  1. You complete a profile form that provides us with helpful information about you, including subjects in which you may be able to tutor, the neighborhoods that are accessible to you, your current availability, and the best way to reach you.
  2. We keep all of your information on file.
  3. When one of our students lets us know that he/she needs a tutor, we search our tutor profiles and call you if your “tutor profile” fits with that student’s needs.
  4. If, at that time, you are available to help, we will connect you with the student, and communicate with you regularly to support your work with the student and monitor progress.

Time Commitment: This is a flexible volunteer opportunity and works at your convenience; hopefully your schedule will accommodate one of our students in need!

Tutors and students are encouraged to meet at places convenient for both parties (e.g. Boston Public Libraries).


What do Tenacity CP Coaches Do?

  • Meet and communicate with student on a regular basis and establish a relationship with student to help him/her achieve his/her academic goals.
  • Provide tutoring and academic assistance.
  • Serve as a positive role model for student
  • Communicate and report regularly to Tenacity Alumni Services

What do you need to be a Tenacity CP Coach?

  • College experience or degree required
  • Ability to meet with a student at least once a week
  • Willingness to communicate with student via phone/email more frequently than 1x/week preferred
  • Open to working with urban youth (previous experience not a requirement but beneficial)
  • Ability to effectively communicate with teens
  • Sensitivity to people from different economic, social, cultural or racial backgrounds
  • Be a positive role model
  • Proficiency in one or more core high school subjects
  • Spanish speaking is a plus


For more information or to request a Tenacity Tutor Bank Application, send an e-mail to alumniservices@tenacity.org  or call 617-562-0900 x41.


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