Conexiones
*This program is not currently running but will resume in fall semester*
What is Conexiones?
Conexiones connects Hispanics to the community by facilitating improved English reading and appreciation within Latino families. Spanish-speaking ability is helpful but not necessary!
Home Visits
Volunteers go in pairs to tutor and read with Spanish and Portuguese-speaking families in their homes.
Provo Peaks Elementary
Volunteers are paired with English language learners who struggle to read in English. Duties depend on the individual needs of each struggling student.
How do I get involved?
Contact the program directors at conexiones@byu.edu to get involved.
Volunteer Commitment:
Home Visits: Volunteers will visit their families once a week on average.
Provo Peaks Elementary: Volunteers will sign up for a weekly 30 minute slot.
Training:
Please complete this mandatory 25 minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with the children at school or in the home. If you'd like to tutor students in the home, you will also need to fill out a BYU Background check before volunteering. Please follow this link and find the "Background Check Request form" to get started. Honor code standing will also be checked.
I am so grateful for the opportunity that Conexiones gave me to get to know and serve the family I worked with. Going to their house to read their kids or help them with their homework became the highlight of my week. It was such a nice break from school and work to just connect with this family and see how I could use the language I learned on my mission to make a difference at home. They fed us authentic Venezuelan food almost every week and I even had the privilege of being a witness for their son’s baptism when he turned eight. Thank you Conexiones for the invaluable experience!