2011-2012 School Year Recap
Our amazing volunteers (517 strong) provided 13,581 hours of tutoring/mentoring to 3,690 students during the 2011-2012 school year. Teachers report an 80% achievement level for students who had volunteer support for reading and math and 79% improvement in attitude towards school and learning!
How it Works:
Classroom volunteers working as academic mentors make an important difference for students with regards to their academic achievement and interpersonal development. The Volunteer Center’s Literacy Program is committed to lowering the dropout rate by matching academic mentors with struggling students.
20% of students who enter high school at 9th grade do not graduate from high school. When students master early reading and math skills their chances for high school graduation increase exponentially.
Join our team of Academic Mentors:
Let us know what day(s) of the week and the hours that you are available.
Volunteers Opportunities:
We are looking for 400-500 Volunteers with new programs and new school districts that are asking for your help!
Schools of Hope – working with K-3rd graders in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Forestville
Contact Gretchen Werner for more info at 573-3399 x121.
Literacy Connection - Santa Rosa area, Two Rock, and West County
- Classrooms K-6th Grade: Reading and Math Skills (8:30 AM-1:30 PM)
- After School 7th-8th Grade: Algebra Skill Building (3-4:00 PM)
- High School 9th-12th Grade: Study Hall and Classroom Help- Math and All Subjects.
Please contact Barbara Fisher 573-3399x122 or mail bfisher@volunteernow.org
