2020-2021 FLOC Volunteer Application  

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For Love of Children supports Washington DC youth in their times of need. FLOC is offering virtual learning services during this time of DCPS distance learning. Our Tutors and City Leaders Program Coaches are the nucleus of our program. Tutors and Coaches serve as direct educational and emotional support to our students. Tutors are paired one-on-one with students with a need for additional guidance in reading and/or math above and beyond traditional approaches. Our curriculum  is robust, but user-friendly, and provides every tool to be successful with your student. Our volunteers are instrumental in enhancing their student's confidence while encouraging the independence and perseverance necessary to overcome any obstacle to succeed.
Spring semester will run from January 11 - May 28, 2021. 

FLOC programs accept new tutors on a rolling basis throughout the school year. However, we have filled some program times and reached waitlist capacity in others. Keep in mind there may be a waitlist to join your preferred program.

Tutors and Coaches are asked to commit for at least one semester (12 weeks) or the rest of the semester from the time they start.  

Please note, FLOC is located in Washington DC and all program times are in Eastern Time 
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2020-2021 School Year Volunteer Opportunities

Locations: Virtual





Please read carefully and choose a  date and time available. Feel free to select multiple. You must complete an orientation for each subject/program you wish to participate in. 

11/20/2020 - Please note, we have a high need for reading tutors are this time and are ready to start once application is complete. Math tutors may experience a longer wait time before placement. 


(CLP COACHES ONLY) Please choose your subject of interest. 

PSAT Prep (8th grade) / SAT Prep (9th-12th graders)- are structured curriculum by Prep Matters that breaks down each aspect of the SAT including the different types of math as well as the ELA and writing components. Students progress through the curriculum throughout the year and take plenty of timed practice tests along the way. Coaches help guide the student throughout the process at their pace.

Achievers (Formerly known as College & Career Prep: 11th-12th graders) - A college and career readiness program covering a variety of topics. Sessions will include applications and admission essay writing, scholarship search and applications, adjusting to college life, imposter syndrome, and similar topics. 

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*Completion of application does not guarantee a volunteer position with FLOC.

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Volunteer Policies, Agreement and Release

Dress Code

I agree that I will wear appropriate clothing to FLOC virtual program sessions and shall avoid clothing with inappropriate or offensive material. I understand that FLOC staff reserves the right to inform me if my clothing is inappropriate and I may be asked to change my clothing or miss my program session. 
Volunteer Attendance Policy

Volunteers are allowed no more than 3 absences for the 2020-2021 school year. Failure to adhere to this policy could result in removal from program as well as no longer being invited to return to FLOC. We ask that you inform the appropriate program staff as soon as possible of any absences or if you are going to be running late. Additional absences will result in removal from program and placement on the wait list. FLOC staff will provide a school year calendar with scheduled program cancellations and holidays. 
FLOC Policies on Reporting and Corporal Punishment

FLOC is mandated by law (D.C.-Law 2-22. Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977), to report child abuse and neglect. According to this law, an abused child is: “a child under 18 years of age whose parent, guardian, or custodian inflicts or fails to make reasonable efforts to prevent the infliction of physical or mental injury upon the child, including excessive corporal punishment or an act of sexual abuse or molestation.” Corporal punishment means the inflicting of pain or discomfort. Prohibited actions include but are not limited to hitting with any part of the body or with an implemented, pinching, pulling, shaking, binding a child, forcing him/her to assume an uncomfortable position, or locking him/her in a room or closet. “Emotional neglect is a significant impairment of the child’s emotional stability or mental health which interferes with his/her ability to function adequately and which is caused by action or inaction of person(s) responsible for care.”


This prohibition is in effect whether punishment is spontaneous or deliberate technique effecting behavioral change or part of a behavior management.

In addition to being mandated by law, FLOC believes that children, who have been abused (physically and sexually) and neglected in their birth families, should not be subjected to corporal (physical) punishment or emotional neglect in foster or adoptive homes. Therefore, the following policy is in effect:


  • Agency staff and volunteers may not use corporal (physical) punishment as a disciplinary method.

  • Agency staff and volunteers may not use emotional neglect or verbal abuse as a disciplinary method. 

  • Agency staff and volunteers may not give others permission to use corporal punishment toward any child under the supervision of agency’s care or responsibility.

  • All instances of corporal punishment or emotional neglect must be reported to the D.C. Department of Human Services.


FLOC supports the use of praise and positive reinforcement to encourage students to behave appropriately. When discipline is needed, FLOC staff and volunteers will identify and facilitate consequences that are appropriate for the situation. FLOC staff and volunteers will NEVER use corporal or verbal punishment for behavior management.

FLOC Process for Reporting 

If a FLOC volutneer becomes aware of potential case of abuse or neglect of a student, they should:

If you become aware of abuse/neglect through conversation with a student, address the conversation in a calm, non-judgmental manner as possible. Do NOT ask questions or search for additional details, as you are not trained as a social worker or therapist. Simply listen and  redirect the conversation when possible.

Make a mental note (or a written if possible) of the details of the conversation or situation, as the accuracy and detail in providing information can be critical in allowing FLOC to identify the appropriate course of action.

Inform a FLOC staff member about the incident. Depending on the situation, you may be asked to be involved in the process of reporting the situation to the D. C. Department of Health and Human Services. If this is asked of you, you will have the support and guidance of a FLOC staff member through the process. 
FLOC Policy on Volunteer and Participant Interactions 

Pursuant of FLOC's and D.C. Public Schools regulations, NTP tutors are prohibited from having outside contact with FLOC participants, including students and parents during the school year or after the completion of the school year. Outside contact includes telephone, e-mail or other electronic contact to include all social media or any other type of personal contact.

All volunteers receive police, child protective, and reference check clearances. These clearances only enable a tutor to work in a setting under the supervision of FBI-cleared FLOC personnel. Therefore, engaging in outside activity is a liability for the tutor, student, school and FLOC. Failure to adhere to this policy could result in direct removal from program as well as no longer being invited to return to FLOC. 
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