Would you enjoy volunteering your time to help young students to increase their knowledge and also grow in confidence? Consider sharing your knowledge with students in our local school district by serving as a tutor, reading pal or mentor.
The St. Johns County School District utilizes the expertise of adults with a desire to assist and support student success.
Join our dedicated team of volunteers who support our schools through participation as an RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Corps) volunteer. Experience the many rewards of helping students grow their skills and experience the satisfaction that comes from excelling in the classroom. We have witnessed a remarkable degree of measurable academic progression from students paired with individual tutors, mentors and reading pals.
Ongoing Volunteer Needs:
- Reading Pals
- Tutors
- Mentors
Volunteer Requirements:
- An ability to commit to participating as a volunteer on a specific schedule of coordinated dates during the school year, or alternatively during our summer programs. (Your schedule will be coordinated with our Volunteer Coordinator. We do understand individual volunteers will desire to take short breaks in their volunteer service for planned travel and other life events).
- A desire to find a meaningful service opportunity where you can see tangible results.
- An interest in positively impacting the academic success of children assisted.
Requirements:
- Complete a school access form.
- Background check.
About RSVP
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of St. Johns County provides meaningful opportunities for people 55 years of age and better to assist children and adults in their educational pursuits, mobilize community volunteers for service, and assist not-for-profit agencies in St. Johns County with special support.
RSVP was created in 1969 by an amendment to the Older Americans Act and currently operates under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 Article II, Part A, Section 201.
The St. Johns County office opened more than 26 years ago and has been sponsored by the St. Johns County School District for over 17 years. There are more than 15 sites with approximately 100 volunteers providing service in St. Johns County.
Learn more at http://rsvpstjohns.com
Questions? Please call us at 904-547-3945
