Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Impact a student's life in just one hour per week! VIBES (Volunteers in Bellevue's Education System) offers you a unique way to support students. VIBES mentors meet with their students each week during the school day. Mentors develop a friendship with their students, acting as positive role models. They serve as an additional supportive adults, encouraging student success and helping students to make more positive choices. In elementary school, mentors typically do activities with students. Examples include crafts, games, and reading. In middle and high school, mentors talk with their students, listening carefully to their concerns and successes. Some mentors also offer academic support.

Student matches are made based on the interests and skills of each volunteer. Mentors work in the school setting in partnership with school staff. VIBES offers training and resources in relationship-building and communication skills. Many VIBES mentors say their volunteer time is the best hour of their week. Make a difference in the life of a Bellevue student and in your own life by becoming a VIBES mentor!

This opportunity takes place during the school day during the academic year. For more information and a volunteer application, visit our website: www.bsd405.org/vibes.

Interested people must be able to volunteer at least one hour per week for the duration of the school year. Volunteers attend an orientation before working with students in Bellevue School District.

This opportunity is sponsored by: VIBES

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: VIBES Inbox, VIBES Inbox, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

varied Bellevue, WA varied (See a map)

Directions:

All 27 elementary, middle, and high schools in the Bellevue School District have active VIBES programs. Most are located on or near bus lines. Specific addresses can be found on the school district's website: www.bsd405.org.

Web Site: http://www.bsd405.org/vibes

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	Yes
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	16
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	No
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	No

Last updated on November 2, 2009