Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Enjoy tutoring to a young person in math, reading, writing, science, technology, geography or languages. Be a mentor to a child, 5-17 years of age. Join us for after-school activities in a safe and friendly environment, 2-acre park and computer learning lab. Participate in special events and field trips. Provide sports and entertainment at a neighborhood nonprofit "little school" center.

Application form for tutors. Application process for mentors.

This opportunity is sponsored by: RCYF MY Hero! Mentors And Volunteers

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Minorities Children (5-12) Students We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends One-Time Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Large Group (11+) Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Individual Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Mentoring Services Education & Technology Technology We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Reading Computer / Internet Services Teaching Math / Science Tutoring Photography Writing / Editing

Contact Person: Sue Cole, (512) 440-1111, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

5209 S. Pleasant Valley Austin, TX 78744 (See a map)

Directions:

Travel on IH-35 to the Stassney Exit.  Head east on Stassney, over IH-35, across the frontage road, for about 8 or 9 blocks.  Turn left (or north) at the first stop light on the corner of Stassney and South Pleasant Valley.  Travel about 1/2 of a block up South Pleasant Valley Road and right onto the property of River City Youth Foundation, Success Center, Dylan Park (large 2-acre parkland with playground equipment in front of a house in the center of the property).  If you drive up South Pleasant Valley Road and come to Teri Road, you have traveled about 1/2 block too far.  Make a U-turn and take the first left into the parkland property.  Come into the parking lot and come to the front doors of the building to visit River City Youth Foundation Success Center in Austin, Texas.  Free parking!   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: n/a   Nearest Bus Stop: use Duval #7 / Dove Springs #27, stop at the corner of Stassney and Pleasant Valley road, down the street and near 5209 South Pleasant Valley, 1/2 block from Stassney and South Pleasant Valley Road, 2 minutes minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp