RI FAQ

Q: How much time will I need to commit?
A: The average commitment per week is three hours, including approximately 1 hour of transportation to and from the facilities and 2 hours of tutoring.

Q: Is transportation provided?
A: Transportation is generally coordinated through carpools. Directions are available here
When carpools are unavailable or cars breakdown, there may be some options for using Uber. Also, it is possible to commute for free on the RIPTA

Q: When is tutoring?
A: Classes generally meet 8:30 - 10:00 am, 10:00-11:30, and 1:00-2:30 pm. You should plan to arrive about 20 minutes before the class starts.

Q: What subjects will I tutor?
A: It depends on your interest, the needs of the students, and the time you choose. Generally, tutors work on high-school equivalency or adult basic education reading, writing, math, science, and history. Tutors have also worked in ESL classes.

Q: Is it safe?
A: We have never had a serious incident in the years the program has been running. The volunteers need to follow the prison rules assiduously and, if there is a problem, there are always teachers and officers nearby.

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