How to Become a CEP Volunteer
CEP is now accepting application for in-person tutors only. To be a tutor you must be:
- 16 or older. Minor tutors are required to have a parent or guardian go through the application process with them.
- A California resident and willing to complete a Live Scan background check.
- Complete a Mandated Reporter Training.
- Able to commit at least one hour per week to tutoring for at least six months.
- Willing to adhere to all safety protocols.
- For some volunteers, depending on where you volunteer, may require a TB test/screening.
- Currently in need of in-person volunteers in the San Francisco, San Lorenzo, Oakland, and Richmond area (no virtual). Also accepting volunteers for group programming in Richmond and San Francisco (high need of bilingual tutors).
Are you interested in tutoring a student experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in your community?
Upcoming Orientation and Training DatesCEP volunteers are required to attend a one-hour virtual Orientation Day 1 AND a Introduction to Tutoring Training Day 2. Please sign up for them separately here.
Upcoming dates: Volunteer Orientation Day 1: 1. Monday, January 5th 4:00pm - 5:00pm OR 2. Monday, January 12th 4:00pm - 5:00pm OR 3. Monday, January 26th 4:00pm - 5:00pm OR 4. Monday, February 2nd 4:00pm - 5:00pm Intro to Tutoring Training Day 2: 1. Monday, January 5th 5:00pm - 6:00pm OR 2. Monday, January 12th 5:00pm - 6:00pm OR 3. Monday, January 26th 5:00pm - 6:00pm OR 4.Monday, February 2nd 5:00pm - 6:00pm If these days/times DO NOT work for you please email [email protected] with suggested times/days. Thank you for your patience! |
Step 1: Complete a VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM! [Please note: Only in person tutors in our areas of service.]
Step 2: Attend a 1-hour virtual Volunteer Orientation (Part 1). Please Note: If you are a minor, your parent/guardian must be present for the orientation. Step 3: Attend a 1-hour virtual Introduction to Tutoring Training (Part 2). Please note, you will not receive an automated confirmation email, please allow CEP staff 1-2 business days to confirm your RSVP. Please Note: If you are a minor, your parent/guardian must be present for the day 2 training. Step 4: Complete a Live Scan fingerprint background check. Please Note: If you are under the age of 18, your supporting guardian must complete the Livescan on your behalf. Livescans done for other companies/organizations do not transfer over. We do not reimburse. Step 5: Complete a two-hour Mandated Reporter Training. If you are a minor, please have your guardian complete it on your behalf. Once done, send your certificate to [email protected] Please Note: If you are under the age of 18, your supporting guardian must complete the Mandated Reporter Training. Please make sure to choose the "Volunteers" module for "General Volunteers". We do not reimburse. Step 6: Get matched with a student experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in your community and make an impact! Not ready to start tutoring? Here are some of the many other ways you can help:
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