Community Building Tutors
Rachel Lewis’ exposure to the Community Building Tutors happened when she was running workshops on nonprofit organizations for the Illinois CPA Society. When she met Bart Phillips, founder and current Board President of Community Building Tutors, Rachel says “I was so impressed with what he was doing that I asked how I could become involved.” Rachel now serves on CBT’s Board of Directors.
Community Building Tutors is a relatively new volunteer organization in Chicago, with its first program taking place in Spring 2005 at the Chicago Park District’s Chase Park. CBT joins young professionals and students at all grade levels - elementary through college - for one-on-one tutoring and community focused projects.
Community Building Tutors recruits young professionals to serve as the coordinators of tutoring services of elementary and middle school children. High school and college students perform the actual one-on-one tutoring, with young professionals proctoring the sessions. At the end of the year, all CBT volunteers and students participate in a one-day community service project.
Community Building Tutors serves a diverse population of young students, and this year has expanded to serving three sites: Chase Park (4701 N. Ashland), ACME Art Works (1741 N. Western), and Merit School of Music (38 S. Peoria).
There are different time commitments for volunteers, depending on the way one wants to get involved. CBT is looking for tutors, site coordinators, activity leaders, volunteer activity participant and Board members. Potential volunteers can email specific question about getting involved at playarole@cbtutors.org.
To find out more information about Community Building Tutors, check out the website at www.cbtutors.org.
Or better yet, attend CBT’s Spring Tutoring Session Kick-off Fundraising Party, Friday Feb. 9 at Wrightwood Tap (1059 W. Wrightwood), 8-11pm. For $25, you can get into the all-you-can-drink party. Proceeds, of course will benefit CBT.
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