Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Project Mentor in Manor Independent School District has an immediate need for school-based mentors to support students in grades four through eight. One hour of your time each week could be a tremendous gift for any student. For some, it may be a life-altering experience.

Project Mentor is a school‐based mentoring program, funded through the US Department of Education. The goal of the Department of Education funded program is to: 1) assist students in receiving support and guidance from a mentor, 2) improve the academic performance, 3) improve the interpersonal relationships of students with their peers, teachers, other adults, and family members, 4) reduce the school dropout rate, 5) reduce juvenile delinquency and gang participation.

Following an interview, screening, and brief training, mentors will keep a regular weekly schedule with the student whom they are partnered. Structure and routine is vital to the program, so reliability is a must.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Project Mentor

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Children (5-12) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Nonprofit Organization Education & Technology Urban Human Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy Leadership Development Child Care Teaching Counseling / Information Support Tutoring

Contact Person: Rebecca Lott, Program Coordinator, (512) 278-4462, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Manor Independent School District Manor, TX 78653 (See a map)

Directions:

From the University of Texas campus, get on I-35 heading north, take exit 238B to merge onto US-290 E toward Houston, stay on US-290 for about 10-15 minutes until you get to Manor. For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp