T.E.A.C.H. - Tutoring Executed by Acquiring Community Help

Doing Something About It, Inc (DSAI) is looking for volunteers to  take part in an important community empowerment program, Tutoring  Executed by Acquiring Community Help - T.E.A.C.H.  

T.E.A.C.H.  provides a community education support system for children, ages 5 to 18  years, as they head back to school and may need help with their  assignments along the way.  Created in February 2019, T.E.A.C.H. was readdressed during the pandemic of COVID-19 during school closings after seeing a vital need for tutoring assistance.  Although DSAI, Inc is committed to helping  any child, the program is designed for communities whose residents may  not have the resources to pay for tutoring and assistance outside of  school.  In this new virtual learning environment brought on by the  COVID-19 pandemic, a “village approach” (e.g., parents, friends, and  associates in the community) to tutoring can help students complete and  understand their assignments with online support through Zoom.  This  convenient online program provides students the extra help that they  need without leaving the safety of their homes.  Students can enjoy  one-on-one interaction with a qualified tutor and no threat of exposure  to harmful germs.

The T.E.A.C.H. program will host multiple  one-hour tutoring sessions during these specific timeframes; Monday thru  Friday,  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.   There is a maximum of three students per session to ensure that each  individual gets the attention he / she needs.  DSAI Inc. will match the  student(s) with a qualified volunteer based on the student’s educational  needs and the volunteer’s background or area of expertise.   Accordingly, a T.E.A.C.H. administrator will issue each student a Zoom  ID and password, with additional information pertaining to the date and  time of the tutoring session.  

SAFETY:  DSAI, Inc. is not only  committed to the growth and stability of our community, but also to the  safety and well-being of our community’s children.  All of the  T.E.A.C.H. volunteers are committed to teaching and mentoring our  children.  Each volunteer must complete a simple one-page questionnaire  which provides the necessary information and authorization to conduct a  basic background check.  The T.E.A.C.H. tutor must pass the background  check prior to interacting with any student enrolled in the DSAI, Inc  tutoring program.  DSAI Inc. will provide the student with the tutor’s  name, description, and an authentication password to confirm the tutor’s  identity.  Parental consent is required for any student who  participates in the T.E.A.C.H. program; and, the student’s parent or  guardian will be informed of the scheduled session and be invited to  observe, as applicable.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY:  For all of  those high school students who want to go to college, your volunteer  work with DSAI, Inc. will help to distinguish you from the competition.   Colleges value students who take the lead in improving their  communities through volunteer work.  “It takes a village” is not just a  statement.  When the community works together for the benefit of our  children, they contribute to a better tomorrow.  

YOU - We need your help: 

          1.  We need people in our community to make sure that every student and  parent is aware that extra school help is available and it doesn’t cost  anything, except for their time and a willingness to learn and excel.   Spread the word! 

          2. We need volunteers who care about our  children and want to make a positive difference in children’s lives.   Become a T.E.A.C.H. program member.  Give us at least one hour, of one  day, of your week.  We believe that this could be the beginning of a  great relationship working towards one goal…taking care of our children  and their future.  

          3. At least a high school diploma or  GED equivalent is required.  Volunteers should also have an interest in  teaching the required material.  High school students high school  graduates, college students, parents, , family, friends, relatives, and  community associates…anybody and everybody can help build brighter  futures for our children through DSAI’s T.E.A.C.H. program.