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62 people are interested
Change a Life, Be a Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Take Stock in Children Lake/Sumter
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62 people are interested
We are a non-profit organization that provides scholarships, mentors and hope to low income, at-risk youth in Lake and Sumter Counties.
The purpose of a trained, school based mentor is to show the student that someone cares which in turn helps that student become a productive citizen in their community. Without the guidance and personal commitment of a volunteer mentor in their lives many of these students would have no one to turn to for help in making better academic and life choices. Students who have gone through this program unanimously have credited their mentor for keeping them focused and helping them succeed through difficult personal times. Many of the mentor/mentee associations have continued well after high school graduation.
One of the key and proven success factors for the program is the role of the mentor. Studies in the area of mentoring conclude that when matched with a caring adult mentor, at-risk, underprivileged children are more likely to attend and stay in school, remain crime and drug-free and pursue a college education.
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About Take Stock in Children Lake/Sumter
Location:
2045 Pruitt Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Take Stock in Children is to passionately promote personal growth, self-responsibility, and academic success for deserving low-income children by providing a unique set of resources including mentors, scholarships, long-term support, student advocacy, and a guaranteed educational opportunity. We believe that a willing child can succeed with the help of passionate and caring people, encouragement and challenge, hard work, and accountability. Our purpose is to prepare and develop confidence, competence, pride, and a sense of belonging, and hope in each student. Achieving this goal will result in an improved quality of life for all stockholders.
Description
Take Stock in Children (TSIC), a statewide Mentor/Scholarship program is to end the cycle of poverty through education by providing deserving, financially at-risk students the opportunity to earn a college scholarship. Many students have great potential but do not have the support at home and are sometimes overlooked in our school systems to achieve their best. What sets this early intervention program apart from others is: extensive support, motivation and accountability, along with the dollar for dollar match provided by the State of Florida. Over 26,000 students throughout the state of Florida have earned a college scholarship through the TSIC program. Since 1996 in Lake and Sumter Counties TSIC participants include 5 students who have earned their PhD, 17 students who have earned their masters degrees, 245 students who have earned a college degree, 242 who are currently enrolled in college and 188 high school students who are beginning their journey.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Local High Schoolsin Lake and Sumter CountiesLeesburg, FL 34748
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 30-60 minutes, 2-3 times a month