Take Stock in Children - Lee County

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Become a Take Stock in Children Mentor

Take Stock in Children is a program which awards four year college tuition scholarships to low income public high school students. All students sign a performance pledge to remain crime-free, drug-free, maintain good grades & behavior and meet with a mentor throughout their high school career.

Volunteer Job Description

Title: Take Stock in Children Mentor

Objective: To meet one on one with a student periodically throughout the

school year. As an adult volunteer, you will offer friendship, encouragement, motivation and support to your assigned student. You will be a role model and student advocate.

Term of Appointment: School Year (September -May)

Time Required: One half hour a week, two to four times per month, throughout

the school year.

Details: An orientation session will be provided to help you understand the Take Stock in Children scholarship program. You will also be given information about the student that you’ve been assigned. Serving as a Take Stock Mentor gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the life of an aspiring scholar. You will meet with your student at a coordinated meeting in the high school.

All mentoring meetings take place with your student on school grounds, during the school day and are coordinated between you and your student, and the high school coordinator.

Qualifications: You do not have to be a college graduate to be a Take Stock in

Children mentor. All you need is time and a willingness to make

a difference in the life of a student.

Resources: Foundation staff is available to provide support as needed. High School counselors and Take Stock School Coordinators can also be used as a resource. Printed resources include: Mentor Tool kit.

Benefits:There is an opportunity for personal growth, developing new

skills, making a new friend. Satisfaction in knowing you’ve made a positive impact on the life of a student.