Session: SCPAH
School: School for the Creative & Performing Arts
Day: Thursday
Session time: 10:45a - 12:15p
Grade: K - 6th Grade
Subject: Reading & Math
Tutors: 12
Lead Tutor Leadership Program: Not all sessions require a Lead Tutor. If this session does require a Lead Tutor and you are interested in applying, please fill out the Lead Tutor Application.
Program Requirement: Bearcat Buddies is a weekly commitment for the entire semester. You are allowed to miss two sessions per semester. Any missed sessions after two could result in you being suspended from the program and having any hours you already tutored revoked regardless of the number of sessions you attended.
You must select EVERY weekly session in order to be properly registered. Even if you know you will be absent on a specific day you must register for all sessions.
Training: In-person training will take place on Thursday, Sept 14 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Probasco Auditorium Room 210. Click here to register for the training session. If your schedule does not allow you to attend the orientation and training, please email bearcatbuddies@uc.edu detailing your reason and attach the supporting documentation. Everyone attending the training will receive 2 service hours. Dinner will be provided.
Background Check
A background check is required each year. You can access the background check form here. You will have the opportunity to complete your background check at Orientation. You can also access the background check if you are tutoring in a session that transportation is being provided. A background check form will be available to you by the Bearcat Buddies van driver. You should be able to fill it out on the way to your school.
Directions for Physical Background Check Return:
- Cannot be physically filled out with a pencil, only pen.
- Must be printed out and wet signed with a pen if completed digitally.
- Must have a full address including address, city, and zip code.
- Must include a photo of passport copy with the form along with passport number if no social security number.
*Two ways to turn in: drop off at Center for Community Engagement (2639 Clifton Avenue- Stratford Heights Building 19) in a secure lockbox outside the office or email a PDF copy to BearcatBuddies@uc.edu.
Bearcat Buddies Alumni Group
All Bearcat Buddies must join our Bearcat Buddies Alumni Group on LinkedIn. During the semester, we will have professional development opportunities and networking events.
Contact bearcatbuddies@uc.edu with questions or concerns.
