Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Work with youth in our afterschool program as a mentor (big buddy) focusing on math, music, gardening, meal-prep, peace and nonviolence, sports, homework help, guitar-playing and much, much more! We offer service learning projects to the young people, 5-17 years of age, from the Dove Springs neighborhood.

Join us on our two-acre parkland, computer lab with Macs and PCs, and a full classroom and foyer setting for science labs, experiements, arts and crafts, and boys and girls clubs!

Volunteers should complete a 2-page application form (via email or in person), complete and interview and 4-hours of training. Volunteer hours are available M-F, 3-5

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 One-Time Monthly Weekdays Occasional Weekends 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 Families Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Nonprofit Organization Community Development We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Math / Science Teaching Recreational Activities / Sports Tutoring

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