About
Upward Bound is a college access program that serves first generation & low-income students with academic need who intend to enroll in post-secondary education directly out of high school. Students who are enrolled to commit for 4 years of high school receive services that include tutoring, academic advising, workshops, 6-week summer program, field trips, and support with the college/scholarship application process.
Position Summary:
Volunteers will be tutoring high school level and lower college level Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Calculus) or Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and ideally comfortable assisting in other high school subject areas as well.
Locations: In-person at David Douglas High School 1001 SE 135th Ave. Portland, OR 97233
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 2:30pm-4:15pm
Time Commitment: 2024-2025 Academic Year: October-June. Yearlong commitment preferred; 3-month minimum. Volunteers are expected to tutor at least once a week.
Qualifications:
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Prefer volunteers who have experience in tutoring and/or working with youth
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Prefer experience and completion of some college coursework in the above subjects
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Prefer Experience in STEM coursework
Requirements:
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Must be 18 or older
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Must pass background check
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