Our Impact: Beyond Tutoring

Our AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers commit to one student for one hour per week for the duration of the school year. Over the course of these sessions, the student and tutor form a friendship that is beneficial to both of them. These tutors find a purpose and the student finds a person that is there for them and committed to their academic success.

Why I am an AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer:

“I have lived in the Ferguson-Florissant School District almost my entire life. I grew up in Dellwood and Ferguson and have lived in Florissant for the last 42 years. Four generations of my family have attended school in the Ferguson-Florissant School District and three generations have taught there.

When I retired I was looking for something to do involving reading and literacy and I learned about Oasis. I was not sure about working with small children, but decided to give it a try. It was a chance to do some good and give back to my community. I imagine many of my former teachers would be reeling in shock at the idea of me tutoring, but so far it seems to work.

The children want to learn, but just need a little help or special attention to do so. Plus they appreciate the help and attention we give them. There is nothing quite like the smiles you see when you arrive for a lesson. If you are looking for something to do which is helpful to the community and rewarding for you as well I encourage you to try Oasis Tutoring.” -Nick Hall, Tutor, Ferguson Florissant School District.”

This program is only available in select districts in the following counties:

Please contact Stephanie McCreary for more information.