Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We're currently recruiting 20 individuals who are interested in working with adults between the ages of 18-25 who have dropped out of Texas high schools and are interested in completing their GED and continuing on to college. These volunteers will commit to spend time monthly with their assigned student to answer any questions about the college experience. Volunteers may also accompany the students to campus tours, college events, etc. as available. Volunteer mentors may be asked to participate in program team meetings as necessary.

Volunteers must be 18 or older. Volunteers must commit to working with an assigned student for one year. Some college or vocational experience is necessary.

This opportunity is sponsored by: The Austin Academy

Volunteers will work with the following groups Govt Aid Recipients Students Low-income / Poverty Young Adults (18-25) Minorities We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Education & Technology Poverty Mentoring Services Urban Nonprofit Organization We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Counseling / Information Support Tutoring Leadership Development

Contact Person: Michele Mulryan, Case Manager/Outreach Specialist, (512) 326-8655, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1640-B East 2nd Street Austin, TX 78702 (See a map)

Directions:

From IH-35 exit at Caesar Chavez and head east. Turn north at Chalmers Avenue. The building will be on the west side of Chalmers Avenue after passing second street. It is a two story brick building with a red roof.   Nearest Bus Stop: 17 & 320, 1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp