Join Our Movement
of Refugee Empowerment!
Applications for fall tutoring are now closed. Our winter/spring tutoring application will go live in late October. If you have any questions, please email giuliannal@refugeefora.org.
September 3- December 20
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In-person and virtual tutoring.
In-person tutoring is highly encouraged if you are in the Chicago area!
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Volunteers will assist diligent refugee students living in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood in foundational literacy skills and crucial numeracy. Volunteers will work one-on-one with a student K-12, following FORA's specialized curriculum.
For Work Study, please visit FORA's Work Study page.
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For internships, please visit FORA's internship page.
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Applications will go live in late October.
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IN-PERSON TUTORING
Time slots:
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Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30 p.m CT
Mon-Fri 7:00-9:00 p.m. CT
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Requirements:
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In-person tutors must commit to 2 tutoring sessions (4 hours) per week.
Tutors must be at least 14 years old and confident in teaching English and mathematical concepts to a student.
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All tutors must undergo FORA's on-boarding and training process.
VIRTUAL TUTORING
Time slots:
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Mon-Fri 4:30-5:30 p.m. CT
Mon-Fri 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT
Mon-Fri 7:00-8:00 p.m. CT
Mon-Fri 8:00-9:00 p.m. CT
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Requirements:
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Virtual Tutors must commit to 5 one-hour sessions of tutoring per week. All virtual tutors will tutor for one hour Mon-Fri.
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All virtual tutors must be at least 14 years old and confident in teaching English and mathematical concepts virtually.
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All virtual tutors must undergo FORA's on-boarding and training process.