Tutoring Associate Board (TAB) Application

About TAB


The Tutoring Associate Board (TAB) is a group of highly engaged tutors who support Tutoring Chicago’s mission by strengthening tutor engagement, recruitment, community, and fundraising.


TAB plays a key role in:


  • Building a strong, connected tutor community

  • Hosting events that deepen tutor commitment and engagement 

  • Supporting tutor recruitment efforts to expand Tutoring Chicago’s student reach

  • Supporting fundraising efforts that sustain Tutoring Chicago’s impact


Membership Overview


  • Eligibility: Open to current Tutoring Chicago tutors 

  • Term: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 (with annual renewal)

  • Structure: One unified board (no subcommittees)

  • Time Commitment:

    • 4 in-person, full-board meetings on June 18, September 24, December 3, March 25

    • Ad hoc planning or working meetings as-needed (virtual or in-person)

    • Monthly engagement events (attendance strongly encouraged)

    • Additional involvement as needed

TAB Expectations


What You’ll Do:


As a TAB member, you will:


  • Help plan, promote, or support events throughout the year (including the Jingle Mingle, Celebrity Spelling Bee, Spring Fling, and Read the Greens)

  • Contribute to tutor recruitment and engagement efforts (orientation screeners, recruit at community events, outreach to prospective tutors and active volunteers, etc.)

  • Support fundraising initiatives in ways that align with your strengths

  • Serve as an ambassador for Tutoring Chicago


Give/Get:

TAB is designed to be a self-sustaining community. Each member contributes in ways that are meaningful and realistic for them.


Annual Contribution Goal: $250 total value, which can be met through a combination of:


  • Cash donations

  • Event participation (ticket purchases)

  • Corporate sponsorships 

  • In-kind donations – subject to approval (valued at market rate)


There is flexibility in how you meet this goal. We care more about overall engagement than any single method.











Commitment

By joining TAB, I understand that:


  • This is an active, engagement-driven board

  • I am committing to participating in events and supporting the mission

  • I will work toward the annual give/get contribution in a way that works for me


By typing my name, I confirm I have read and understand the requirements of being part of the Tutoring Associate Board