Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Do you want to make a difference in a child's life? Do you have at least 1 hour of spare time during the week?

Research shows that mentoring keeps students engaged in the learning process, reduces the dropout rate, and increases the likelihood of graduation. Having an adult take an interest in a child is a primary reason for a student to stay in school.

As a mentor and role model, you can inspire a child to develop new interests and career possibilities. Mentors also learn about the issues facing young people today and potentially develop a lifelong friendship.

Commitment: Meet with one student once per week for 30-60 minutes at the school for the remainder of the school year. English and bilingual speakers are needed.

Mentors make a difference! Youth who meet regularly with mentors are shown statistically to exhibit the following characteristics:

• Fewer absences from school
• Better attitudes towards school
• More confidence in school work
• Better chances of attending college
• Reduced potential use of drugs and/or alcohol

There are no special skills required to mentor a student. Mentors are special individuals who want to spend quality time with students in their community. Mentors are good listeners, caring friends and trusted adults.

The Mentor Program is offered at schools across Austin ISD. Before you can begin volunteering at AISD schools, you need to register on our system for a Safe Schools background check and complete a one-hour training.




This opportunity is sponsored by: Austin Partners In Education

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Minorities Children (5-12) Students Low-income / Poverty We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly 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 Children & Youth Nonprofit Organization Mentoring Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Reading Counseling / Information Support Tutoring

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Contact Person: Christin Alvarado, Campus & Community Programs Manager, (512) 637-0983, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:


1601 Rio Grande, Ste. 300 Austin, TX 78701 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.austinpartners.org

Last updated on November 17, 2009

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