Be a Middle School Mentor - Allegheny Traditional Academy
ORGANIZATION: Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS)
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Communities In Schools in partnership with United Way is looking for volunteers to be a Mentor for our Be A Middle School Mentor Program. Mentors are needed for students in grades 6-8 for North Side Schools: King, Allegheny, Manchester, Manchester Academic Charter, and Morrow. Our program allows for a flexible and low time commitment, needing to only dedicate 45 -60 mins once a week from October through May.
The Be A Middle School Mentor Program follows school holidays, in-service/testing days, and any inclement weather days.
Mentoring at Allegheny Traditional Academy takes place on Tuesdays, 12:50 pm - 1:30 pm or 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm.
All mentors are required to complete an intake process which includes mandatory clearances, training and in-person interview.
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About Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS)
Location:
3840 S. Water St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203, US
Mission Statement
Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) is a private, non-profit dropout prevention organization. PACS Mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission through working in public schools, facilitating after-school programs, and through CIS-operated, state-approved non-traditional alternative educational academies. CIS believes that every child needs and deserves the five basics: 1. A personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A healthy start and a healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and the community.
Description
PACS serves approximately 1,000 educationally at-risk students each year in the following programs:
In School Programs - Connections. PACS provides the link between schools and the community by placing a full-time coordinator in a school to provide integrated student services, bringing caring volunteer resources into the schools to address children’s unmet needs. Results:
- PACS coordinated over 1100 volunteer hours and worked with over 150 partnering businesses and organizations to serve 1,500 students last year.
- Of the PACS tracked students, 74% maintained or improved their academic achievement and 92% improved their attendance.
After-school and Summer Programs. Results:
- 53% of the students in PACS after-school programs improved school attendance
- 43% of the students participating improved regular school day attendance by 90%
- 60% of the students participating improved their math grades
- 57% of the students participating improved their reading grades
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
810 Arch StPittsburgh, PA 15212
DATE POSTED
September 26, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week, 45 minutes
- All mentors must complete a background check, interview, and training