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Our Mission The mission of School on Wheels is to enhance educational opportunities for homeless children from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our goal is to shrink the gaps in their education and provide them with the highest level of education possible. » Read more... |
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We survive through the donations of people like you who believe as we do that every child has potential and every volunteer makes a difference.
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Volunteer
Approximately 1.6 million children are homeless annually in the United States. Our volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring for homeless children k through 12 who live in shelters, motels, group foster homes, cars and on the streets.
Make a difference in the life of a homeless student and click to become a volunteer tutor today. With one hour a week, you can impact two lives. Yours and theirs...
Every week, School on Wheels' volunteer tutors give hope, educational assistance and support to the thousands of homeless children living in Southern California. Join our team and change a life, become a tutor!
Volunteer Opportunities
- One on One Tutoring
- Group Tutoring
- Volunteer at one of our Learning Centers
- Family and Youth Volunteering
There are four easy steps to become a School on Wheels volunteer:
- Apply
- Complete Online Orientation
- Attend a Follow-Up Tutor Training
- Complete a Fingerprint and Background Check
For more information please visit our volunteer page.
Tutor Center
Upcoming Events
Thank you to all who participated in our College Month Pinterest Contest! The winners were Briana, tutored by Julieta Valencerina, and Johnny, tutored by Pieter Turley. View all the entries at pinterest.com/tutorcorner.
Lunch Hour Online Tutor Workshop – Tutor Solutions: Advice and Tips to Suit your Student’s Needs
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013
12:00pm – 1:00pm
View our upcoming tutor trainings and workshop calendar here.
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#FitchTheHomeless Campaign Is Well-Intentioned but Sends the Wrong Message
In recent days, a video by Greg Karber has gone viral in which he criticizes the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, for insensitive remarks and encourages people to donate Abercrombie & Fitch clothing to the homeless in retribution. … Read More
Presidential Service Awards
School on Wheels recently held presidential service award ceremonies throughout Southern California to recognize volunteer tutors with more than 100 hours of service to homeless children in 2012. Here are some of the recipients from Ventura County, featured in The … Read More
School on Wheels Celebrates 20th Anniversary
CELEBRITY CHEF SURPRISES SKID ROW STUDENTS WITH SCHOOL BUS CAKE On Thursday, April 18th, Lindsey Sinatra, TV Celebrity Baker surprised School on Wheels students at the Skid Row Learning Center, with a huge cake in the shape of ‘Bussy’, School on … Read More
