During-school programs
- From mid-day until the closing bell, help is needed in grade-level support classes. Work one-on-one with kids who need extra help in various subjects. You will be in a classroom setting, with teachers providing support.
After-school programs
- “Uplink” teachers provide an hour of after-school help for students. You can assist by working with students to help foster their understanding of the teachers’ lessons.
- The Kulia All-Stars program after-school incorporates homework/tutoring time with fun “module” electives before and afterward. The modules include art education, physical agility/strength activities at the gym, music, and more.
- Help is especially needed from 3:15–4:15 PM, Monday through Friday, except on Wednesdays, when 2:40–3:40 PM is the target time. Schedules are posted below.
- Good performance in service-learning at Jarrett could lead to paid positions at the school.
Location
1903 Palolo Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
General Duties
Tutoring in various academic subjects and reading, help with homework and after-school modules in art, sports, etc.
Hours
This site requires volunteers to serve for a minimum of 20 hours per semester. For the after-school program, see the schedule below. To help during the school day, schedules will be determined on an individual basis, depending on how well your availability meets teachers’/students’ needs.
Holidays and Schedule Anomalies
Check with your site supervisor for all changes to your normal service schedule. It may be affected by spring/fall break, teacher PD days, and parent-teacher conferences.
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Monday | 2:20–3:15 PM 3:15–4:15 PM 4:15–5:15 PM | Module 1 (teacher-led academic help) Homework Hour Module 2 (elective) |
| Tuesday | 2:20–3:15 PM 3:15–4:15 PM 4:15–5:15 PM | Module 1 (teacher-led academic help) Homework Hour Module 2 (elective) |
| Wednesday | 1:40–2:40 PM 2:40–3:40 PM 3:40–4:40 PM | Module 1 (teacher-led academic help) Homework Hour Module 2 (elective) |
| Thursday | 2:20–3:15 PM 3:15–4:15 PM 4:15–5:15 PM | Module 1 (teacher-led academic help) Homework Hour Module 2 (elective) |
| Friday | 2:20–3:15 PM 3:15–4:15 PM 4:15–5:15 PM | Module 1 (teacher-led help) Homework Hour Module 2 (elective) |
Training
A background check may be done, and it may take some time to receive the results. Get started early in the term! Service/training at Jarrett is arranged on an individual basis. Follow intake instructions for Jarrett, to get started.
Contact
Coordinator for all Jarrett programs:
Mrs. Kiera Vaeena
Email: kiera.vaeena@k12.hi.us
More Information
Jarrett Middle School’s Website >>
Faculty note:
Special projects could include planning and executing workshops /educational fairs & projects, helping w/ outreach to parents, assessment projects, professional development with teachers. In the past, we have successfully run programs to teach math and money through playing monopoly; and to teach critical thinking, etc. through CLUE! For info about reviving these programs, contact Candice Sakuda.
