MARIN COUNTY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

INTRODUCTIONS MCSV STAFF  Melissa Marvan  Anne Kellogg  Mariana Lopez  Alicia Hovey  Pam Franklin  Attendees

MISSION STATEMENT

WHO WE ARE We are a nonprofit 501 (C) 3 organization ‘Friends of Marin County School Volunteers’. We are funded by grants, community foundations and private donors.

MCSV HISTORY 1997  40 Adult Volunteers  5 Schools  Served 300 students 2015  250+ Adult Volunteers  60+ Student Volunteers  Serving 5,000+ students /year  45+ Schools in Marin And, we continue to grow…. Our focus continues to be on schools and students with the greatest need

TARGET/PRIORITY SCHOOLS Targeted English Language Learners Students living in poverty Schools that do not have significant parent volunteer support Other Priorities Students of ‘targeted’ population in a non priority school or district Teacher/School Requests Volunteer preference (neighborhood school) Unique need or program

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES One on One Tutoring Small Groups Classroom Assistance Afterschool Homework/Tutoring help

**This volunteer opportunity is NOT for everyone** Program Managers may assist in determining alternate options The Person The Opportunity The Perfect Match

 Completed Application  Individual Interview (today)  Current TB Clearance  Fingerprints (Livescan)  Commitment to volunteer at least one hour (or more) a week for academic year  Training Requirements SCREENING AND TRAINING

Mandatory Trainings *Tutoring Essentials (required prior to starting placement) *Cultural Proficiency * Common Core, Working with ELL, Behavioral interventions

LOGISTICS School Calendar Record Keeping Teacher Communications SCHOOL VOLUNTEER’S ROLE Expectations: Yours and the Teacher’s TUTORING IN ACTION Tips for Tutors Learning/Teaching Styles Effective Encouragement

1. Individual Interview; finding the right placement 2. Sign up for “Tutoring Essentials” Workshop 3. Sign up for “Cultural Proficiency”

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING WITH MCSV Questions???

MCSV CONTACT INFORMATION Pamela Franklin Melissa Marvan Anne Kellogg Mariana Lopez Alicia Main Office Phone: Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael CA