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Please specify the phone number you would like us to use as well.Emergency ContactName First Last Home PhoneCell PhoneRelationshipDo you have any medical conditions or take medication?Employment InformationEmployer/SchoolOccupationOffice PhoneOffice Email May we contact you at work?YesNoPersonal InformationIf fluent in language(s) other than English, please listEthnicityEducational ExperienceHave you ever worked in a school setting or after-school program? If yes, please specifyWhat specific skills and qualities would you contribute?I would like to work with 1st and 2nd graders in Inglewood 6th graders in Boyle Heights 9th graders in Watts 12th graders in Inglewood How did you hear about IHADLA?OUR MISSION The mission of the "I Have a Dream" Foundation-Los Angeles is to help underprivileged children become productive citizens by providing a long-term program of academic enhancement, mentoring and cultural enrichment with an assured opportunity for higher education. VOLUNTEER DUTIES Volunteers will provide tutoring, coaching, a college-going culture, positive role modeling, and all-around support to Dreamers (students) at least one hour per week. Assignments will be under the supervision of staff during the after-school program. Schedules will depend upon the location selected. VOLUNTEER SKILLS The "I Have a Dream" Foundation-Los Angeles is looking for volunteers who are: enthusiastic about learning, creative, have an appreciation and understanding for youth, patient, have a good sense of humor, willing to work with a variety of underprivileged youth of all skill sets and backgrounds, and have a strong sense of responsibility. DREAMER NEEDS Our Dreamers look to our program not only for academic support, social-emotional development, new learning opportunities, and college and career preparation, but also as a center of comfort, safety and stability. As a volunteer with our program, they will be looking to you as a role model and reliable source of support, as well. VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: We ask our volunteers to: Participate in an orientation/training provided by "I Have a Dream" staff, typically at the project site. Provide volunteer services as scheduled. Phone IHADLA staff when there are schedule changes and volunteering is not possible. Initiate conversations and meetings with "I Have a Dream" staff regarding ideas, questions, concerns, etc. Sign-in and out for every volunteer session. Remember that Dreamers count on me and look forward to seeing me once I’ve begun my commitment. I AM OFFERING MY SERVICES TO THE "I HAVE A DREAM" FOUNDATION-LOS ANGELES AS A VOLUNTEER WITHOUT COMPENSATION. THE FOUNDATION MAY REQUEST ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO MY BACKGROUND THAT WOULD IMPACT MY ROLE AS A VOLUNTEER. AS A VOLUNTEER, I WILL ABIDE BY ALL RULES AND AGREE TO SIGN ALL FORMS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE SAFETY OF OUR DREAMERS. I WILL NOT GO OFF CAMPUS WITH ANY STUDENT. I AFFIRM THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE AND THAT FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO MY TERMINATION AS A VOLUNTEER TUTOR. I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER PURSUANT TO PENAL CODE SECTION 290 AND HAVE NEVER BEEN ACCUSED OF AND/OR COMMITTED CHILD ABUSE OF ANY KIND. TweetShare3Pin
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