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Mentor a CIS student!
ORGANIZATION: Communities In Schools of Durham
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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88 people are interested
We are looking for mentors for our K-12 Communities In Schools students! Mentors help youth with goal-setting, positive life skills, staying on track in school, and exploring colleges and careers. CIS of Durham serves four elementary schools (E.K. Powe, Eno Valley, Glenn, & Merrick-Moore), one middle school (Shepard), and one high school (Durham Performance Learning Center). Most mentoring takes place during the school day (9 AM - 3:30 PM for elementary, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM for middle, 9am-12pm on Fridays for high school). Durham Public Schools background check required. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinators, Sarah Costine and Jessica Barner, at volunteer@cisdurham.org for more information.
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About Communities In Schools of Durham
Location:
3412 Westgate Drive Suite 301, Durham, NC 27707, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We serve over 4,500 K-12 students in nine public schools, using evidence-based support services to reduce and prevent drop-outs.
Description
Dedicated to the Five Basics
Since 1993, Communities In Schools of Durham has stayed focused on our mission: to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life. Our CIS Graduation and Success Coaches use the ABC-Plus Model to improve attendance, address problematic behavior, supplement student coursework, and engage parents and caretakers.
We believe that every child deserves the five basics:
- A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
- A safe place to learn and grow
- A marketable skill to use upon graduation
- A chance to give back to the community
- A healthy start.
Founded in the 1970s on the belief that "programs don't save children, relationships do," Communities In Schools (CIS) has become the nation's most effective and widely respected community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life.
Communities In Schools takes a holistic approach to drop-out prevention by addressing the physical, emotional, social and academic needs of children and families through a wide range of tutoring, counseling and mentoring programs; cultural and community service activities; and advisement for post-secondary education, financial aid, scholarships and career services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Durham Public SchoolsDurham, NC 27702
DATE POSTED
June 6, 2019
SKILLS
- General Education
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- The ideal commitment is 30-60 min. weekly.
- Completed volunteer application and signed Child Protection Policy are additional requirements.