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Application to Serve as a Volunteer Mentor/Tutor for 2017 2018 Virginia Beach READS Thank you for your interest in supporting Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) as a school volunteer with

1 Application to Serve as a Volunteer Mentor/Tutor for Virginia Beach READS Thank you for your interest in supporting Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) as a school volunteer with Virginia Beach READS! By submitting this application, you are stating that you understand there is a weekly commitment of a minimum of one hour at the assigned school to work with a struggling first grade reader for one academic year. All volunteers will report to a designated school staff member before and after tutoring sessions. Prior to the start of the program, each volunteer will receive two hours of training on how to effectively use materials and implement reading strategies. In addition, quarterly meetings will focus on student needs. We anticipate a program start date of October Before you begin this application, please note the following: School volunteers must always work under the direct supervision of school staff. A background check is required and will be paid for by Virginia Beach READS. Volunteers will complete paperwork at the training sessions. All new mentor/tutors must attend a training workshop. You will receive information on workshop dates and times later this summer. Name: Address: Date: Phone Numbers: (home) (office) (cell) Occupation/Employer (if applicable) Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): Special Interests/Talents/Hobbies Why are you interested in volunteering with VBCPS for the Virginia Beach READS mentor/tutoring program? If you are a former educator, please list the grade level(s) you taught: Please list the languages that you are fluent in: Are you interested in learning more about the VBCPS Golden Circle program designed to recognize the involvement of seniors and retired citizens (55 years+) in public education? yes no Emergency Contact Name: Phone:

2 Preferred Elementary School Please indicate your preference for the school where you would like to volunteer each week by ranking the schools below from 1-5, with #1 being your first choice. If you are only willing to volunteer at a specific school, please indicate that school with a #1 and leave the other choices blank. Bayside Elementary Luxford Elementary Point O View Elementary Shelton Park Elementary White Oaks Elementary 5649 Bayside Rd Haygood Rd Parliament Dr. Virginia Beach, VA Shelton Rd. 960 Windsor Oaks Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA :30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Preferred Day(s) and Time(s) for Tutoring Schools will finalize their instructional schedules this summer. In the chart below, please indicate all days and times that work best with your schedule. Using your preferences, we will send you a confirmed assignment for either one or two mornings per week no later than October Some sites times may not line up perfectly with the hour. For example, Luxford may be 9:45-10:45 while a different school runs Please list earliest and latest availability in last box for ease of scheduling. 8:45 9:45 a.m. (White Oaks) 9:30 10:30 a.m. (Bayside, Luxford) 10:00 11:00 a.m. (POV, Shelton Pk) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Earliest & latest time available Interest Level: Please check off all that apply for your interest in serving with Virginia Beach Reads Substitute Tutor One-Date Tutor Two-Day Tutor Site Coordinator Teacher Preference: Please indicate here if you have a teacher you d prefer to work with at a listed school. Additional Ways to Volunteer: Please indicate all the apply Barnes & Noble gift wrapping at the holidays Summer recruitment Book giveaway distribution and preparation Read Across America Day: March 2, 2018 Other:

References Please provide three references. Preferably at least one work reference If you volunteered with Virginia Beach READS during the 2016-2017 school year, this step is not required.

3 References Please provide three references. Preferably at least one work reference If you volunteered with Virginia Beach READS during the school year, this step is not required. Name Phone Relationship Please return this form to: City of Virginia Beach Office of Volunteer Resources 2401 Courthouse Drive, Room 214 Virginia Beach, VA Phone: *Fax: * (Returning this form by is preferred, but postal mail and fax are also acceptable.)

DOCENT VOLUNTEER EDUCATOR APPLICATION Winter Application Deadline: April 15, 2013

DOCENT VOLUNTEER EDUCATOR APPLICATION Winter 2013 Application Deadline: April 15, 2013 We appreciate your interest in the VBMA Docent Program! Last year docents provided more than 5,700 volunteer hours,