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15 people are interested
Become a Mentor!
ORGANIZATION: African Community Education Program
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15 people are interested
The ACE Mentoring for Empowerment and Exchange Program is looking for committed and enthusiastic mentors to serve in our program! The ACE MEE program empowers youth to pursue their goals, explore their potential, and transition into a new community, while still retaining and celebrating their African cultures. The youth served in this program are African refugees who are enrolled in the ACE program.
The mentoring program engages adult volunteers who commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for at least one year. By becoming a mentor, adult volunteers help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals and support positive cultural exploration and exchange.
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About African Community Education Program
Location:
484 Main St, Worcester, MA 01609, US
Mission Statement
The mission of African Community Edfucation (ACE) is to assist African refugee and immigrant youth and families in achieving educational and social stability through access to academic support, leadership development, cultural expression and community outreach in Worcester MA. The vision of ACE is a community where African refugees and immigrant youth and families are empowered, self-sufficient and secure.
Description
The African Community Education (ACE) Program is a non-profit community organization that was established to address the educational needs of African refugee and immigrant students now living and attending school in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The students attending this program have come to the U.S. from nations suffering from war and political or social instability. As a result, these children were unable to engage in meaningful schooling during their childhood. When they arrive in the U.S., they are enrolled in school according to their age, rather than their actual level of education; thus, they are often years behind their peers in most subjects.
Our students come from many nations - but they have all come to learn, achieve, and succeed. At ACE, our goal is to help them achieve THEIR goals, by providing a safe and supportive environment for learning.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
24 Chatham StWorcester, MA 01609
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5/hrs per week for 6 month minimum