Volunteer Needs From: WVU Center for Community Engagement

MESH (Mentoring and Educational Support Hub) is a student-led tutoring initiative that connects WVU graduate student volunteers with middle and high school students who can benefit from additional academic support.

We are recruiting volunteer tutors to support students at the Monongalia County Youth Reporting Center (YRC) in Morgantown. Tutors may assist students in subjects that align with their knowledge and experience, including mathematics, science, engineering, English, writing, social studies, and other middle- and high-school subjects.

Tutoring sessions are held Monday through Friday from 3:00–5:00 p.m. Volunteers are not expected to participate every day and may select the weekday(s) that fit their schedules. Even volunteering for one afternoon per week can provide valuable consistency and academic support for participating students.

MESH tutors help students:

Understand course material and complete academic work

Practice problem-solving and study skills

Prepare for assignments and assessments

Build academic confidence and positive learning habits

Before working directly with youth participants, volunteers must complete all required onboarding and receive clearance. This includes WVU Youth Protection training, the required YRC background check, and MESH orientation. Completing an iServe response does not by itself authorize a volunteer to begin tutoring.

Tutors are expected to follow MESH, YRC, and applicable WVU youth-safety requirements, including maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, meeting supervision requirements, maintaining confidentiality, adhering to approved communication practices, and reporting attendance and hours. MESH's existing operating model similarly requires tutors to complete authorization and onboarding before direct contact with youth.

Who should volunteer?
WVU graduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to participate. Prior formal tutoring experience is helpful but not required. We are especially looking for volunteers who are dependable, patient, encouraging, and comfortable helping middle and high school students learn.