Semester Serves: Minds Matter ACT Prep Tutoring (Saturdays 10:15 am - 1:00 pm)

Site Information:  Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world. They strive to equip high school students with the tools to gain acceptance to a four-year university and navigate the financial aid process. 

Service Information: Volunteers are needed to provide tutoring to prepare students for the ACT test for college entrance, and the subjects covered are shared in advance.  

Time Commitment: This site requires a weekly commitment for one semester and takes place on Saturdays from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, which includes transportation time. Transportation is provided in the CCEL van by a CCEL Student Leader. Registered students will serve on the following Saturdays: 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/26, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23

Pre-Service Requirements:

1. A background check is required to volunteer at this site. Once you register, you will receive more information on how to complete the background check at no cost to you. Results must be received before you can start service.
2. A virtual training for new volunteers will be held on Tuesday, September 10, from 7-8pm. New volunteers MUST be available for this training.
3. On the first day of service only, 9/14, volunteers will leave campus one hour early, at 9:15 am, in order to get to the site early for an orientation.

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Waiting List: If you are interested in volunteering weekly with this service activity but the registration is full, you may join the wait list by emailing sxc1207@case.edu. Please make sure you note which activity you want to join the wait list for in your email. 

Accessibility: CCEL is committed to providing all students with opportunities to take full advantage of our programs. Our staff recognizes that students with documented disabilities may require reasonable accommodations in order to achieve this objective. If you are interested in taking part in a specific project but have questions related to accommodations and/or the accessibility of a site, please contact the office of Disability Resources (216.368.5230 or disability@case.edu), and they will work with a representative from our office to answer your questions.