Last year the club was introduced to a program called Vello which is virtual tutoring in reading to a 1st-3rd grader. The program is organized through the Valley of the Sun United Way. The Rotary Club of Mesa West and UPS partnered to volunteer and sadly during COVID it was only done in starts and fits but the kidos are back to school and could really use some help from us!!
The commitment would be for 30 minutes a week OR every other week for the school year. The scheduling is done on line so you would get to choose from time slots that would work for your schedule rather than having a set time weekly. You are provided the tools and the training to sit and read with a child virtually - you are at the location of your choice and they are in the classroom.
The commitment would be for 30 minutes a week OR every other week for the school year. The scheduling is done on line so you would get to choose from time slots that would work for your schedule rather than having a set time weekly. You are provided the tools and the training to sit and read with a child virtually - you are at the location of your choice and they are in the classroom.
United Way is gearing up to kick off next week.
This is a perfect opportunity for a professional that has some time during the week to volunteer but can not necessarily commitment to a set time weekly, being virtual it also saves commute times that you would typically experience with volunteer activities. Vello provides training so don't be discouraged if you are not a computer whiz. Everything is done virtually so you don't have to leave the house and put on a mask to participate ;)
This is a perfect opportunity for a professional that has some time during the week to volunteer but can not necessarily commitment to a set time weekly, being virtual it also saves commute times that you would typically experience with volunteer activities. Vello provides training so don't be discouraged if you are not a computer whiz. Everything is done virtually so you don't have to leave the house and put on a mask to participate ;)
You can visit the website vello.org to learn more about this exciting opportunity to help kids be successful in school, CLICK HERE to download a flyer with additional information.
If you would like to volunteer CLICK HERE to email Shelly Romine to sign up. CLICK HERE If you would like to download a flyer about the program.