REQUIRED ITEMS TO COMPLETE ASAP
(1) Complete the PfS Tutor Information Form (Link)
- Once you hit submit, no confirmation email will be sent to you
(2) Complete the Durham Public Schools background check application (Link)
-You will need Social Security number*
Leave the school selection question blank
–Email your DPS application confirmation emails to Joanna Middleton (joanna.middleton@duke.edu)
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- You should receive this within minutes after submitting your DPS Volunteer/Background Check application
- Can search email inbox for: DPS New Volunteer Registration Confirmation
–If you think you have a currently approved status, please check your email inbox for: Volunteer status- Durham Public Schools
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- Email the approval email to Joanna Middleton (joanna.middleton@duke.edu)
- Volunteer status must be approved through December 3rd, 2021
- If not found, please alert Joanna
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–If having a hard time completing the application for any reason, please email Joanna immediately
*Reach out to PfS staff if you do not have a Social Security number – we can help you access an alternative DPS volunteer application
(3) Join BOTH of these Remind lists for updates and time sensitive information:
- PfS Spring 2022: Click on this link, or text @spr22pfs to the number 81010
- PfS/ARAC substitute tutor list: Click on this link or text @subs2122 to the number 81010
(4) Sign Up for a Partners for Success Pre-Orientation Meeting, in a slot that works for you. Let us know if none of the current slots work, and we’ll do our best to find a solution.
These meetings are mandatory, and will cover (among other things):
- How the logistics of site selection works
- Basic guidelines for tutoring
- Communicating with host sites/ teachers
- Training
- How to receive credit for hours tutored
(5) Complete Duke Minors Policy Training (LINK)
- You should already have a link to this training in your email inbox
- Must use the full name version (firstname.lastname@duke.edu) of your Duke email in entry box
- This is a quiz-like training (no need to forward anything once completed)