Education-Tutoring, Mentoring
Adelante Hispanic Achievers
Contact: Hannah Mael, Volunteer Coordinator and Community Liaison
Email: hrmael@gmail.com
4801 Southside Drive
Louisville, KY
Mission: To provide opportunities for Hispanic youth and their families to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to function cross-culturally and to contribute to society as informed and pro-active citizens.
Areas of Service: After school tutoring and homework help programs for middle school students, mentoring and enrichment programs for middle and high school students.
After School Programs - Volunteer tutors needed to help students with their homework and lead them in skill building activities Wednesdays at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Thursdays at Olmsted Academy North from 3:15 to 5:00 PM.
Mentoring and Enrichment Program - Volunteers needed to mentor middle and high school students as they prepare for college and explore their career interests. Volunteers help lead group activities and assist with field trips - Saturdays at the Americana Community Center from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Catholic Enrichment Center
Contact: Kim Mapp
502.776.0262
3146 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211
Areas of Service: Tutoring elementary, middle and high school students in all subject areas; dance instructor; Every 1 Reads
Center for Women and Families
Contact: Marta Miranda
502.775.6408
4303 West Broadway
Louisville, KY
www.thecenteronline.org/get-involved
Children's Volunteer Advocates:
Tutor children, particpate in group activities, provide one-on-one time and assist during field trips.
English Tutor Volunteers:
Encourage adult and children survivors in learning and practicing the English language through listening, modeling, utilizing written materials and conversation.
Central High School
Contact: Ms. Brenda Schmidt, Assistant Principal
1130 West Chestnut
Louisville, KY 40202
Areas of service: Tutoring in math and sciences
http://www.jcpsky.net/Schools/High/Central/index.html
*JCPS Volunteer Background Check required
College for Every Student
Contact: Dr. Henry Cunningham
502.852.8946
Office of Community Engagement
Areas of Service: Mentor students at Western Middle School. Motivate and inspire these young people to perform well in school and to set attending college as a goal. **A two hour training on mentoring is required.
Time period: Fall and Spring Semester
Every 1 Reads
A community wide effort to have every child in Jefferson County reading at grade level. Donate 30 minutes per week to read with a child in school; collect books; or get matched up as a mentor.
*JCPS Volunteer Background check required
Farnsley Community School
Contact: LeKiesha Davis, Coordinator
502.448.9799
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
Areas of Service: tutoring in all subjects; help plan and implement group activities
*JCPS Volunteer Background check required
http://www.jcpsky.net/Schools/Middle/Farnsley/index.html
Junior Achievement
Contact: Natalie Evans, Program Manager
502.569.9213
In-School Programs - Times available throughout the Academic Year (August-June) are dependent upon the volunteer and teacher
Elementary classes
Five required 45 minute lessons in a classroom. There is a one time training that the JA staff provides along with the lesson plans and materials needed to teach.
High School classses
Five to seven 45 minute required lessons depending on the JA program. There is a one time training that the JA staff provides along with the lesson plans and materials needed to teach.
On-Site Experiential Learning Labs-Times available throughout the Academic Year (September-May) vary accoring to the demand need with each school visit.
Sam Swope JA BizTown
This is a one 5 hour day volunteering at the JA Center's learning lab with fourth/fifth grade students. An initial two hour training must be completed before volunteering.
Chase Finance Park
This is a one 5 hour day volunteering at the JA Center's learning lab with seventh/eighth grade students. There is a one time training an hour before the students arrive that day.
One Time Commitment
Girl Scout Super Saturday
This event is held on two Saturdays in February from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Volunteers are needed to teach our 3rd grade program and 5th grade program. One time training is needed if you have never taught a JA program.
JA in a Day
Company event with a minimum of five to ten volunteers from the company. All volunteers will teach at the same time in different classrooms. This is about a 5 hour day and there is a one time training required. (Date is dependent upon school & company).
Louisville Free Public Library, Iroquois Branch
601 West Woodlawn
Louisville, KY 40215
Contact: Sophie Maier
502.574.1701
Help English language learners with basic conversation skills. Meet people from all over the world! Tuesdays in June at 6:30 PM.
Nativity Academy
Contact: Tami Harbolt-Bosco
tharbolt-bosco@nativitylouisville.org
Seeking college students who need service or observation hours to help staff an after school program. Seeking individuals who can spare one or two hours a week until the end of the school year to supervise study hall (assist kids with their homework) and supervise an activity. Nativity is an alternative school and students stay until 5:45 PM. From 3:30 - 4:40 they are in a silent study hall and from 4:40 - 5:45, they participate in a planned activity, Monday - Thursday.
*The only requirement is to attend a Safe Environment Training and pass a background check (free).
Office of Civic Engagement Leadership and Service
Contact: Pam Nessle Curtis
502.852.0242
University of Louisville
W301 Student Activities Center
Portland Promise Center
Contact: Dr. Larry Stoess
502.776.2635
1831 Baird Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Areas of Service: Tutoring elementary, middle and high school students in all subject areas; Every 1 Reads
The Academy @ Shawnee
Contact: Matthew Kingsley
502.485.8326
4018 West Market Street
Louisville, KY
Areas of Service: Tutoring in all sciences
http://www.jcpsky.net/Schools/High/Shawnee/Main/home.html
*JCPS Volunteer Background check required
SPAVA
Contact: Judy Lippman
502.459.4061
1939 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY
Areas of Service: Mentor adolescents in JCPS on non-violent behavior **Training required
"Be a Mentor, help a child, change a heart, Join SPAVA"
West End School
Contact: Robert or Debbie Blair
robert.blair@westendschool.org
502.776.5236
502.468.7374
3628 Virginia Avenue
Louisville, KY 40211
The West End School is a free boarding school for at-risk middle school boy's in Louisville's West end.
Areas of Service: Tutoring & Mentoring. Each evening the students have study hall where volunteers are needed to help them with their homework in all subject areas.
Western Middle School 21st Century Program
Contact: Pat Wilson
502.777.6776
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY
Areas of Service: Provide tutoring services in after school programs to middle school students in various subject matters.
West Louisville AHEC
Contact: Brenda Fitzpatrick
502.778.1607
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville, KY
Areas of Service: After school and Saturday programs include tutoring, volunteer activities, and special speakers.
This Girls V.O.I.C.E., Inc. (Impacting our Community one daughter at a time)
Contact: Candace Bell, Founder/Director
candaceb_thisgirlsvoice@yahoo.com
502.298.7352
P.O. Box 11654
Louisville, KY 40251
www.thisgirlsvoice.homestead.com
Areas of Service: TGV is a mentoring program for juveniles, specifically young ladies but not limited to, in the juvenile justice system.
Mentoring: The mentoring within the program takes place on site, at the Louisville Youth Detention Center or at the Phoenix House Placement Center, and requires a time commitment based on the availability of the volunteer.
*Metro Government volunteer application required which includes background check
YMCA of Greater Louisville Safe Place Services
Contact: Stephanie Cornett
502.635.4394
Volunteers are needed for Y-Now Children of Prisoners. Y-Now youth participants are 11-15, living in the Louisville metro area, with at least one incarcerated parent. These youth often struggle academically, and have a difficult time trusting adults. Help break the cycle by serving as a mentor - listen and provide encouragement, support, and stability so that these youth might begin to create a future that is distinctly different from the past. Volunteer positions begin July 2011 and continue through September 2012. No experience is needed and training is provided.
YouthBuild
There is a volunteer opportunity through YouthBuild just blocks away from UofL. YouthBuild is a non-profit organization, dedicated to helping youth 18 to 24 years old get their GED. They are looking for tutors from 4 to 5 PM, Monday through Thursday in reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Nicole Wallace at 502-290-6121.
