OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program
Run by OASIS
Program Details
Recruitment Status
- Accepting Male Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Female Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Male Mentees: No
- Accepting Female Mentees: No
Program Description
The OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program matches trained volunteers, age 50 and over, with students in grades K-4 who need help developing reading and language skills. Volunteers work one-on-one with the child, during the school day, as a tutor, mentor and friend. Tutors work with the same child throughout the school year. Many of the children who are referred to have an OASIS tutor are children who need the extra attention, and who may not have an older,caring adult in their lives. These children don't qualify for other special services, but could fall through the cracks if not helped. The tutor program is active in the Portland Metro and Southwest Washington areas in the following school districts: Gresham-Barlow, Beaverton, Sherwood, David Douglas,Portland, Reynolds and Vancouver. No previous teaching experience is necessary. The OASIS program is noted for its excellent, award-winning training for tutors. The free tutor training is held twice a year, in the fall and again in January. You may train in a district other than where you will tutor. For more information, the list of participating schools or to register for the new tutor training, please call: 503-833-3636. We hope you join us! (Training registration is required for ordering materials) Tutor Voicemail: 503-833-3636
Ages of Youth in the Program
5 to 9
Description of Youth in the Program
1st-4th grade children who are referred by their teachers to have an OASIS tutor work with them to help them learn to read and to help raise their self-esteem. Districts which have OASIS tutors are: Beaverton, Gresham-Barlow, Portland, Sherwood,Reynolds, David Douglas, and Vancouver. The children are students who do not qualify for other special services such as special education but ones who need extra help with reading and language development. Please call OASIS to get a list of the schools in each district where OASIS tutors are placed. 503-833-3636.
Quality Standards of Program
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Youth Goals and Outcomes
* To Promote motivation, success and enjoyment of reading, writing and oral communication in primary grade students. * To increase the self-esteem of students participating in the program. * To offer meaningful volunteer opportunities for older adults age 50 and up.
* To strengthen ties between generations by providing opportunities for adults and young children to develop friendships, understanding and trust.
Mentor Profile
Mature adults (50+) who enjoy reading and children. Volunteers must be willing to attend a 6-8 hour training. Volunteers must be available to meet in a participating school with their student once a week for an hour during the school year. There is flexibility for vacations and illnesses. Previous experience with children is helpful but not necessary.
Types of Mentoring
- Volunteer with one youth (one-to-one mentoring)
Place Where Mentoring Occurs
- Site-based (limited to one location: school, activity center, workplace, etc.)
Hours Needed
- Weekday Mornings: 8 am to Noon
- Weekday Afternoon: Noon to 3 pm
- Weekday After School: 3 pm to 5 pm
Contact Information
Contact: Vivian Foster
Phone: (503) 241-3059
Email: vfoster@oasisnet.org
Locations Served
- Beaverton
- Gresham
- Sherwood
- Vancouver
