Kennedy Elementary Mentoring Application

Volunteers are needed on a weekly basis at Kennedy Elementary as tutors and lunch buddy mentors. This program is set up through Communities in Schools (CIS), a nonprofit that provides student support.

If you have any questions or concerns, or are in need of reasonable accommodations for this volunteer opportunity, please contact the CCO Discover coordinators at discover@ku.edu.

Tutor Requirements:

• Occurs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
  • Weekly commitment required
• Works one-on-one or with small groups to reinforce basic skills
• Works at any grade level in the subjects of math or reading
• Communicates concerns to CIS site coordinator
• Able to set good boundaries so students can meet behavior expectations

Lunch Buddy Mentors:

• Lunch Times – Can choose Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
  • 11:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. – 4th grade (2 males and 3 females needed)
  • 12:05 – 12:30 p.m. – 5th grade (1 male and 1 female needed)
  • 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. – 2nd grade (1 male needed)
  • Weekly commitment required
• Works with an at-risk student needing extra support
• Provides a caring, listening presence for students to talk to
• Models for students to be a kind and caring member of the school community
• Serves as a role model and advisor, helping the student understand how education will help him or her reach personal goals
• Communicates concerns to CIS site coordinator
• Able to set good boundaries so that their student match can meet behavior expectations
• Student matches will be made according to tutor and student gender
• *Lunch is not provided for lunch buddy volunteers