Volunteer as a Youth Corps Coach
HAVE FUN AND HELP YOUTH THIS SUMMER!
WANTED: Caring adults to serve as volunteer Coaches to accompany local students on real-life learning experiences this summer.
A Great Coach for the Summer of 2009 will:
Dedicate one consistent weekday each week for four to six weeks to accompany your team during staff-supported real-life learning experiences, visiting career and college sites
Help students understand and reflect on their learning
Participate in a pre-program volunteer training
Pass a criminal background check
The Portland Youth Corps and Ninth Grade Counts are partnering for a new initiative connecting students entering 9th grade with summer career exposure and college visits. This opportunity will be linked to academic support programs the students are participating in – all toward the goal of significantly increasing the graduation rate over the next 4 years!
Volunteer training: June 12, 12:00 - 4:00pm — Most of the 15 programs involved begin June 22
For more information, specific programs and dates contact Alacia Lauer, 503-823-4779; alacia.lauer@ci.portland.or.us
