Oasis recruiting senior tutors for school year

TUCSON--Oasis is looking to make the grass on the other side of the school year a little greener.

This non-profit organization is recruiting new participants for its Intergenerational Tutoring Program for this school year.

No teaching experience is required; training, supplies and placement are provided.

Oasis has 500 tutors working in 82 elementary schools in Pima and Pinal counties.

Tutors receive 12 hours of training as well as ongoing support meetings and materials. They will be paired with a child in the district of their choice to work one-on-one helping a child learn to read as well as building their self-esteem through intergenerational mentoring methods.

Participants must become members of Oasis, and membership is free.

An informational coffee session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Oasis, on the third floor of Robinsons -May at the El Con Mall.

To RSVP, call 795-3950 ext. 2113 or 907-6590.