UPrising
Little Village is one of the youngest neighborhoods in Chicago; almost half of residents are under the age of 25, creating a great need for youth programming. UPrising is a youth-led academic and cultural enrichment program focused on improving graduation rates in Little Village. We are looking for volunteers to assist with our afterschool programming Monday through Friday by providing homework help from 3PM-4:30PM and facilitating activities such as art and bicycle repair from 4:30PM-6PM. By providing support for the developmental and academic needs of our youth, we empower them to transform themselves, their community, and ultimately, the world.
We expect from our Uprising tutors to:
-commit to at least 2 hours a week for at least a 1 school semester
-be on time and ready to tutor
-be comfortable and appropriate interacting with youth
-authorize and undergo a background check through the Department of Children and Family Services
-have at least a bachelor's degree
-be creative and engaging, patient and respectful
-be conscious of the needs of the Latino community
