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16 people are interested
After-school Mentoring for Stamford High School Students!
ORGANIZATION: FUTURE 5 INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
Our volunteer opportunities vary from weekly commitments, monthly commitments or come join us for some of special "one-off" occasions; help with our fund raising events or community service projects.
Our volunteers are known as "Coaches" and get involved in various ways.
- After-school tutoring: provide academic support which is available 4 days a week
- College Coach: guide a rising senior through the entire college process, helping them with the common application, financial aid and the scholarship process.
- Job Prep: help connect our members to the workplace and teach the students teamwork, problem solving, interview strategies, networking and social media presence.
- Community Service: work with the students to help develop a sense of civic responsibility and learn the joys of giving to others.
More opportunities with FUTURE 5 INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FUTURE 5 INC
Location:
135 ATLANTIC ST, STAMFORD, CT 06901, US
Mission Statement
Future 5 helps motivated, low-income high school students in Stamford connect to their full potential. We believe it is never too late to help shape the life of a young person, no matter the economic or family circumstances. Our philosophy and community strengthens a student’s self-esteem through character building workshops, job preparation programs and one-on-one coaching. Future 5 students develop the motivation and a game plan for achievement in school and life.
Description
We are a membership organization, not a "program." We welcome people into a caring community, if they in turn are willing to commit to us (and to themselves), we in turn fully commit to them. Our coaching system embraces, not just the concept of one-to-one mentoring, but also the idea of a coaching support network. We have attracted 80+ volunteers annually representing many backgrounds, professions, and life experiences. Some of the membership experiences include: Game Plan Coaching, Community Service, Tutoring, College Prep and Job Prep. Our 3-year Membership Snapshot (2016-2018) 100% high school graduation rate, 97% "landed with a plan," 91% attended a 4-year or 2-year college, 89% are first generation fo attend college.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
135 Atlantic StreetStamford, CT 06901
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2019
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- Youth Services
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- The time commitment varies from 2 hours per week, to 2 hours per month
- A strong desire to make a difference in the life of a deserving, young person from a low-income background.