Engaged Student Groups

There are many active student groups on campus that engage with the broader Providence community and are registered as “S-Groups,” or Service Groups, with the Student Activities Office at Brown. These groups offer a wonderful structure to engage with local organizations and schools on a weekly or bi-weekly basis with a group of like-minded peers. 

The Swearer Center has a long-standing relationship with the Connect for Health, HOPE (Housing Advocacy), SHAPE (Sexual Health Education), OLEEP (Environmental Justice Education), and PAL (Adult Learning/Relationship Building) groups.

Access the full list of Brown Student Organizations (including undergraduate and graduate groups) to learn more. You can use the filter function to search through all registered Service groups on campus. 

Please note that some of these organizations require background checks or other clearance forms for engagement; please read our Background & Clearance Check webpage to learn more about these processes. 

Brown Tutoring Corps

Are you interested in building relationships with youth in the local community as a tutor and/or mentor? Join a growing community of 100+ of your peers by applying to join the Brown Tutoring Corps (BTC).

What is the Brown Tutoring Corps?

The Brown Tutoring Corps is a key component of Brown University’s K-12 Tutoring Initiative. This initiative mobilizes Brown students to provide free tutoring to K-12 students in Rhode Island. The Brown Tutoring Corps prepares and connects interested Brown students with various  K-12 schools and youth-serving organizations to deliver high-impact tutoring. 

In the 2024-2025 academic year the Brown Tutoring Corps is partnering with nine (9) sites in Providence and Pawtucket. BTC has opportunities during the school day and during after school hours. There are also opportunities to work within or across grade levels. Some BTC opportunities are focused on specific activities like SAT preparation for high school students. Brown students will be matched to a BTC partner site based on their interest and schedule alignment.

REVIEW CAREFULLY: You can see full details on the academic year 2024-2025 BTC sites here.

For questions about BTC, email [email protected] at the Swearer Center.

You can read more about the Annenberg Institute, Brown University’s K-12 Tutoring Initiative, and Brown Tutoring Corps here.

How do I apply to join the Brown Tutoring Corps?

Complete this BTC application form. The priority deadline is September 6, 2024, however, applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

NOTE: Some BTC sites are able to employ students who are eligible for Off-Campus Federal Work-Study (OCFWS). If you receive financial aid and OCFWS is part of your financial aid package, you must also complete the OCFWS application. You can access more information about OCFWS here. 

NOTE: You cannot receive work-study payment for your participation in BTC unless you have completed the OCFWS application AND received confirmation (including an official start date) from the Office of Financial Aid that you have been approved to use BTC as your OCFWS job.

What does preparation, training, and support look like for BTC members?

  • PARTICIPATE IN AN ENGAGEMENT PREPARATION DAY (EPD):

Students engaging through the Brown Tutoring Corps are required to attend one engagement preparation day at the Swearer Center (located at the corner of Stimson/Hope) to complete certain compliance requirements for working with minors.

Brown University students who do not participate in one of the Engagement Preparation Days will not be able to engage through the Brown Tutoring Corps.

Required Engagement Preparation Day:

Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1 pm - 3:30 pm  OR
Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 1 pm - 3:30 pm

Note:
- No appointment needed; drop in when you can during the specified times 
- Process will take ~20 minutes
- Bring your government-issued ID (passport, driver's license, state ID)
- Bring a laptop or smartphone if you have one.

  • COMPLETE ORIENTATION TO PROVIDENCE AND MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING:

More information can be found through this link. Both the orientation and training will be completed through TopHat. You will need to create a student account.  

  • COMPLETE BTC TUTOR TRAINING:

More information can be found through the SAGA EDUCATION website.

  • REVIEW THE BTC TUTOR HANDBOOK.

  • MEET WITH SWEARER CENTER AND ANNENBERG INSTITUTE STAFF FOR ONGOING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT WITH YOUR PLACEMENT.

This checklist will help you to ensure that you have taken all of the necessary steps, during the application process, as you are being matched to a site and beyond. When you have checked all of the boxes, please email the completed checklist to [email protected].

 

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