Study Buddies

ATTENTION: The Study Buddies Fall 2024 semester will take place at Glenview Community Church located at 1000 Elm St. in Glenview from 7:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday and Wednesday evenings. During this time, we ask volunteers to provide snacks. Dinners will be paused until we are back at the Youth Services agency for the Spring 2025 semester.

Study Buddies is a free academic-support program designed for children in grades 1-8. A small group of children is paired with a Study Buddy, who is a volunteer from a local high school or an adult from the community. In addition to providing homework help, the program also focuses on relationship building and mentorship. In addition, volunteer groups prepare and serve food to the children beforehand.

Want to make a difference? Become a tutor!

Tutors make great role models. Once registered, tutors will be invited to attend an in-person training, which takes place in September for the first semester and in January for the second semester.

Tutor responsibilities include:

> Support assigned student(s) with homework and academic support
> Be a positive role model
> Commit to one evening a week for a full semester or school year
> Be an ambassador for Youth Services and its mission