We have learned that being a tutor to a homeless child doesn’t take a lot of time, but the impact is enormous – for both of you.
Our volunteers come from all backgrounds and professions with one goal: to make a positive difference in the life of a homeless student.
Be sure to read about our Volunteer Roles to find out more about the requirements, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Here are the easy steps to become a School on Wheels Volunteer:
- Apply
Complete our brief application form. Click the button above to start.
Applicants under the age of 18 must tutor alongside a parent or legal guardian and both the minor and the parent/guardian need to fill out applications.
You will receive a link to our Online Orientation once you submit your application. It lasts about an hour and for your convenience, you can watch the presentation anytime from anywhere and even take breaks and come back to it. You must complete the Orientation before you can move forward in our application process.
- Attend a Follow-Up Tutor Training & Complete Live Scan
After completing the Online Orientation, your next step is to attend our Follow-Up Tutor Training which will focus on your role as a Tutor. Go to our Event Calendar to see our upcoming Follow-up Tutor Training dates and RSVP online.
We also require that all of our volunteers complete a Live Scan fingerprint background check. Please note that we will have Live Scan Service at all of our Follow-Up Tutor Trainings for $35.
- Matching
Making the right match is important and as soon as you have completed all of the above, we will work with you to match you with a student. Depending on your tutoring availability, location and grade preference, matching may go very quickly or take some time.
If you have any questions about our application process, please read our FAQ’s. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us: (213) 896-9200 or email Ryan Locante, our Operations Coordinator: rlocante (at) schoolonwheels.org.
“Thank you for wanting to make a difference in the life of a homeless child. Nothing is more precious than your time which you are generously offering” – Agnes Stevens, Founder
