Become a Learning Partner

Learning Partners are volunteers who visit our classrooms weekly to read with students, practice math skills, and build meaningful one-on-one relationships. These partnerships enrich the school experience for everyone involved. Students receive encouragement and individualized support, while volunteers experience the joy of contributing to a child’s growth and connecting across generations.

Learning Partners come from all walks of life: retired professionals, college students, parents, young professionals, and community members who want to make a difference. Each volunteer brings their own experiences, perspectives, and enthusiasm into our classrooms. No teaching experience is required, just a your presence and willingness to help students discover the joy of learning. Volunteers typically commit to one hour per week during the school year.

About This Opportunity

What You’ll Do:

Work one-on-one with students to practice reading or math through sharing books, playing games, and providing encouragement.

Time Commitment:

One hour per week during school hours (flexible scheduling available)

Location:

Near West Intergenerational School (Ohio City) or The Intergenerational School – East (Buckeye-Shaker)

Requirements:

Volunteers must be 18 or older and complete a background check (provided by the school at no cost).

Sign up to volunteer

Our volunteers are a vital part of the one-of-a-kind educational experience at our schools. Join us in fostering a lifelong love of learning. Complete the form below to request more information about volunteering as a Learning Partner at the Intergenerational Schools. This opportunity is open to volunteers age 18+ and subject to a background check.

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Community Meetings

For information about this topic, please log into Bloomz or contact your student's school.

Sports, Clubs & After School

Beyond the school day, students at the Intergenerational Schools have opportunities to explore their interests, build new skills, and connect with peers through a variety of after-school clubs and activities. These programs are led by teachers, parent volunteers, and community partners, and they change throughout the year based on student interest and available resources.

From creative arts and storytelling to cooking, gardening, journalism, and theater, clubs offer students a chance to discover what excites them in a supportive, multi-age environment. Recent clubs have included crochet, upcycling, health leadership, Girl Scouts, theater in partnership with Playhouse Square, cooking through Food Strong, and student journalism. Each campus offers different programs each quarter, so check Bloomz for current offerings and sign-up information.

On-Site After-School Care at TIS-East

The Intergenerational School – East partners with the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio to provide on-site after-school care. Families interested in this program should enroll directly through the Boys & Girls Club.

Transportation to Off-Site Childcare

Both campuses provide bus transportation to participating childcare centers near each school. Current participating centers include:

Near West:

  • Horizon Education Centers
  • Tiny Footsteps Child Enrichment Center

TIS-East:

  • East End Neighborhood House
  • Fundamentals Academy
  • The Meeting Place
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Starting Point

Note: This list is subject to change. Please contact your campus to confirm current after-school transportation options to off-site childcare facilities.

Near West: (216) 961-4308
TIS-East: (216) 721-0120