There is still time to become an OASIS Intergenerational Tutor this year.

The Tutor Program is a professionally developed language arts tutor program designed for 50+ adults to mentor elementary school children in participating schools. The districts currently utilizing the program are Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, Reynolds, Tigard, Sherwood and David Douglas.

An OASIS tutor is a caring, consistent adult mentor in a child's life. They work one-on-one with their student for about an hour once a week. The program aims to promote the success and enjoyment of reading and writing as well as helping to increase a child's positive self-esteem.

The tutors use a combination of reading, writing and communication activities. Many materials and books are provided. Tuturs are also welcome to use the school libraries. Students who are matched with OASIS tutors usually do not qualify for other special services. They are children who are struggling academically, children who need extra individual attention. An adult who enjoys reading and working with children is a good candidate. Previous experience is not needed. OASIS provides tutors with training and materials.

For more information contact Vivian Foster: (503) 241-3059 or (503) 413-3636 vm or vifoster@lhs.org

Read a story from Jean Trowbridge, a first year tutor, and realize how much her one-hour a week affected her student. Her story is what the OASIS tutoring program is all about.

I think we all remember one person who made a difference in our lives when we were younger just by taking the time to ask about what we liked and cared about what we said. The OASIS tutoring program asks that you give one-hour of your time, each week, to mentor a student and be that one person who cares enough to change a life. Training times are listed below.  Please contact Vivian Foster at vifoster@lhs.org or call 503-241-3059 or stop by our offices in the downtown Macy's to get involved.