Volunteer Tutoring for Migrant Education

The Migrant Education Program relies on a dedicated team of volunteer tutors to provide educational enrichment in the homes of school-aged migrant students. Volunteers meet with their students twice a week for one-on-one tutoring sessions that last an hour. Tutors use this time primarily to help students with their homework; however, they are also welcome to prepare extra educational activities, games, and lessons for their students. Tutors act as an educational resource for migrant students—assisting them with their school assignments and helping them develop the skills and confidence to meet their academic goals. Volunteers are also mentors, who foster a love of learning and demonstrate positive and healthy life choices with their own example. Volunteers with the Migrant Education Program are rewarded with the opportunity to engage in a cross-cultural experience; develop their communication, language, and teaching skills; and make life-long friends in their community. Anyone with a desire to make a difference in the life of a migrant student is welcome to apply-- no teaching or foreign language experience is required!

Recruitment and training happen every year in September and January. Trainings are completed via Canvas. Background checks are required for each student. There is a $20 background check fee that each student must cover ($96 for NY).

If you are interested in volunteering with our program please reach out to us at shenvalleymigranted@jmu.edu.