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Volunteer with ACTS!

ACTS is the only one-to-one, academic tutoring and faith-based mentoring program in Springfield. There is always a need for caring tutors to help our students thrive educationally and personally. Do you want to be a positive influence in a child’s life? Do you have 2 hours a week to volunteer during the school year? Then consider joining ACTS! We provide the training and support, you provide the academic guidance and your compassion, and the program itself provides a boost to our volunteer’s emotional well-being, confidence, and joy!

Caring Adults from all walks of life
High school and college students
Teachers
Retirees

Become A Volunteer

The main requirement is that you are a compassionate person who wants to help kids success academically and socially. You need to be available for an average of two hours per week with your student during the school year. Being able to communicate effectively with children is one of the most important qualities our tutors have.

Each program has an experienced Site Director, who is there to provide the materials you and your student need, as well as guidance and support at every session. In addition, ACTS provides tutors with an orientation and training before, and during, the school year. Tutors are also provided with a handbook that contains helpful hints, written guidelines, and other important information.

To qualify to be a tutor, you need to:

Be available to attend trainings and willing to take instruction from the Site Director
Be 16 or older
Enjoy working with children
Make a commitment to the program for a minimum of 6 months (a 1 year commitment is encouraged)
Be able to provide your own transportation to/from the program location
Be able to provide your own transportation to/from the program location

Responsibilities of tutoring include:

Establishing a supportive and trusting relationship with your assigned student
Helping your student with their academic work, focusing on areas that need improvement
Completing periodic brief written evaluations of your student’s progress and needs
Communicating with your student’s parents/caregivers
Acting as a role model of kindness, empathy, confidence, and positivity
Working cooperatively with fellow tutors, Site Directors, and ACTS Staff