Volunteer at Oliver Scholars!
You must be a registered volunteer to be a part of our opportunities, if you are not sure what your volunteer status is, please email Karina Eumana, Program Coordinator at keumana@oliverscholars.org.
Interview Week 2023
Date: April 17-21
Time: 5 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: Zoom
Event Details: Volunteers will interview 2-3 student candidates via zoom and write a detailed student evaluation report to help us select the Oliver Scholars Class of 2028. Each student interview will take approximately 25 minutes. Once volunteers complete the first interview, they will have 15 minutes to start the corresponding student evaluation report before the following interview begins.
Purpose of Interview Week: Interview Week is essential in selecting the next class of Oliver Scholars! Each evaluation will help guide the Oliver Scholars team in the selection process and help identify each candidate's potential.
SHARE YOUR OLIVER EXPERIENCE!
Record a video sharing your experience
Try to find a white background or a background with minimal distractions.
Speak clearly and slowly (Spanish-speaking families can feel free to film a testimony in Spanish).
Make sure there is minimal to no background noise.
Center yourself in the video frame.
If you film on your phone, please make sure you film horizontally.
Your video should be no more than 2 minutes.
*Please be advised that we may use your video and written testimonials in future Oliver Scholars marketing materials.*
If you need prompts, below are some questions to help guide you through your video. These are optional, feel free to answer one, all or none in your video:
STUDENTS:
What did you enjoy most about your 14-month SIP experience?
How did you feel at the recognition ceremony when you completed the program?
How has your counselor/staff/faculty helped you through a problem you faced?
PARENTS:
How did your child grow from their first day of SIP classes to their first day of high school?
What was your experience like going through admissions, programs, and placement?
What would be some advice you'd give a new family looking to be a part of Oliver Scholars?
ALUMNI:
If you could give your 12-year-old self one piece of advice prior to joining Oliver Scholars, what would it be?
What were your SIP and placement experiences like? Do you feel like Oliver Scholars contributed to where you are now?
Are you still close to your fellow scholars? Past counselor? Staff? How have you kept in contact after finishing the program and completing high school/college?
Saturday Academy Tutor
Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters (2022 - 2023)
Oliver Scholars seeks current high school students to tutor and support course instruction in the Scholar Immersion Program (SIP). All applicants must have proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination and booster. Tutors will function as academic and social advisors to 8th grade students. Under the leadership of teachers and administrators, tutors are responsible for ensuring an environment of community, safety, accountability, discipline, and fun for students. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.
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