Looking for a way to make a lasting impact? Tutor and Mentor with Midtown - Metro Achievement Centers today!

About the role

Midtown-Metro operates the Metro Achievement Center for girls and the Midtown Achievement Center for boys, serving students in grades 3‑12. The programs focus on Hispanic and African American youth, offering after‑school and summertime growth opportunities that help students of average academic ability achieve above‑average results. Rooted in Catholic moral and social teaching, the centers welcome students regardless of religious, racial, ethnic, or familial background. Volunteers act as tutors, role models, and mentors, supporting students’ homework, goal‑setting, and overall development while building lasting one‑on‑one relationships.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer as a tutor‑mentor for 2 hours once a week at the center.
• Help students with homework and goal‑setting.
• Build a unique, ongoing one‑on‑one relationship with the same student.
• Collaborate with students’ parents and center staff to create a community support network.
• Support students across elementary and middle school, through high school completion, and into college preparation.

Requirements

• No prior tutoring or mentoring experience required.
• Willingness to commit to 2 hours of volunteer time each week (one night per week).
• Interest in supporting Hispanic and African American youth in grades 3‑12.
• Ability to work constructively with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Open to individuals of any background; training is provided.
• Commitment to the mission of fostering confidence, friendship, and leadership in students.

Skills

• Tutoring and academic support.
• Mentoring and role‑modeling.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Goal‑setting and motivational coaching.

Schedule

Volunteers serve one night per week for approximately 2 hours each session.