YMCA Student Programs

Tutoring matches Virginia Tech students with students from Blacksburg Middle (BMS) and Blacksburg High School (BHS). Tutors help the middle and high school students with troublesome or challenging academic subject areas. The program is an excellent opportunity for students who plan to become teachers or students who like to work with middle and high school age young adults.

The process of becoming a middle or high school tutor is very simple. Stop by 312 Squires or call 231-3734 to sign up. A Program Leader will then meet with you during a training meeting to help you to prepare for tutoring. Next, the guidance departments at the schools match you up with a student that matches your areas of academic interest or fits your schedule. However, YMCA tutors are given the choice in regard to the length, day of the week, and times for/of tutoring. Tutoring occurs on school grounds during school hours. Usually a volunteer tutors about once a week.

The YMCA tutoring programs at Blacksburg Middle School and Blacksburg High School gives Virginia Tech students an opportunity to get experience and to do something very positive for the community.

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Program Leader

Valerie Parr (vparr@vt.edu)