Achievement Connections is an AmeriCorps program that provides five dedicated Math tutoring centers at local high schools focused on providing one-on-one support for students in Algebra 1 and Geometry. AmeriCorps Members at the tutoring centers, supervised by a Tutor Coordinator, work as a team to provide support to students through math tutoring, class observations, communication with teachers, development of foundational math skills, and volunteer management to help serve students. Two AmeriCorps Members - the Community and Campus Volunteer Coordinators - serve the program by recruiting volunteers from the community to serve as math tutors at the high schools. Achievement Connections is an AmeriCorps program led by the United Way of Dane County, the Madison Metropolitan School District, the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, and the Morgridge Center for Public Service at UW Madison.
Service Activities
Recruiting college students and alumni to serve as volunteer math tutors in four area high schools.
Community Need Addressed
The Campuis Volunteer Coordinator recruits students and alumni from UW-Madison to join the Achievement Connections program as volunteer math tutors in four Madison-area high schools.
Position Outcomes
In partnership with the Community Volunteer Coordinator, the Campus Volunteer Coordinator will expand the program capacity and reach of the Achievement Connections program by recruiting 240 volunteers to serve as math tutors across four Madison-area high schools.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Serve in close cooperation with the staff of the Morgridge Center for Public Service. This position includes unique professional development opportunities, including very close mentoring and the ability to conduct multiple, independent projects with the support of staff.
Skills you will gain
How to run an interview, recruiting skills, public speaking skills, marketing strategies, task management and prioritization, professional communication, relationship building, networking.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization