We provide educational programs, basic skill building and academic enhancement for at-risk children and adults. Design to build sell-sufficiency skills for academic and employment success, personal achievement and dignity.
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Bridging the Education Gap Whether you are a educator looking to share your passion, or a dedicated individual looking to give back, we have an opportunity that is right for you. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should apply below, or feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator with questions. |
Everyone has something to give. Special Projects can be arranged based upon your talent and available time. Please contact us at the information below to discuss how your special skill may benefit our students.
14061 Lappin St.,
Detroit, MI, 48205
☎ (313) 877-1713 ✉ yitzack.balmaceda@SVSFCenter.org
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Volunteer Opportunities
Fall After-School Children's Program Tutor
For ages 18 and older
Click here to fill out an application
Purpose and Goals:
The Children’s After-School Program at the St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center is a community based, individualized after-school education program for children in grades 1-6, designed for year-round reading and math skill building to bridge the educational gap in Detroit. Sessions are Tuesday through Thursday, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The program is for students who are motivated to learn, and for parents who support their learning.
What will I do as a Children's After-School Tutor?
- Engage with students in creative and challenging learning activities
- Help asses student need and areas of focus for individual children
- Work one-on-one with students in order to help with individual needs
- Work with students through social-emotional learning opportunities
What qualifications do I need?
- Ability to confidently speak to crowds of people and to individual groups
- Basic knowledge of K-12 math and reading skills
- Ability to work one on one with individuals seeking education
- A love for working with children
Department: Children Programs
Staff Supervisor: Children Program's Director or designee
Adult GED Tutor
For ages 18 and older
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Purpose and Goals:
The Adult GED® Program at St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center is a free, personalized tutoring program that focuses on helping Detroit area adults (age 18 or older) to become more self-sufficient and contributing members to the community and economy, through education. Our process works, because not everyone learns at the same pace or has the same comprehension capabilities. We help the students to learn, not just pass the GED®.
What will I do as a Adult GED Tutor?
- Engage with students in GED excersies focused on reading and math
- Engage students in personalized tutoring focused on academic success and self-sufficiency
- Work with students to work through any barriers that may be preventing them from achieving their goals
- Work with students to establish Adult Basic Education and Foundational Skills as needed.
What qualifications do I need?
- Ability to confidently speak to crowds of people and to individual groups
- Basic knowledge of K-12 math and reading skills
- Ability to work one on one with individuals seeking education
Department: Adult Programs
Staff Supervisor: Adult Education Manager or designee
General Volunteering
For ages 18 and older
Click here to fill out an application
Purpose and Goals:
The St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center is always open to volunteer's of all sorts, whether its cleaning, organizing, programming or administrative tasks, your help is appreciated. If you are looking to volunteer but aren't looking to be a tutor, fill out this general interest form and we can find the perfect fit for you!
What will I do as a General Volunteer?
- Help with events and meetings
- Help organize and clean at the Center
- Help with administrative tasks
- Help with whatever you want to help with
- What qualifications do I need?
- Be a dedicated individual looking to give back to your local community
Department: Volunteer/Intern Services
Staff Supervisor: Manager of Volunteer/Intern Services or designee
Children's Summer Program Tutor
For ages 18 and older
Click here to fill out an application
Purpose and Goals:
What will I do as a Children's Summer Tutor?
- Engage with students in creative and challenging learning activities
- Engage students in personalized tutoring focused on retaining math and reading skills through the summer
- Work with students through social-emotional learning opportunities
What qualifications do I need?
- Ability to confidently speak to crowds of people and to individual groups
- Basic knowledge of K-12 math and reading skills
- Ability to work one on one with individuals seeking education
- A love for working with children
Department: Children Programs
Staff Supervisor: Children Program's Director or designee
