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Join us on-site to share your college and career path and give insight into your current position at Microsoft with a group of high school students living at the Somerset Village Apartments. Monthly career nights at Aunt Bette’s Place Community Center, located on campus at Somerset Village, are created to expose a diverse group of low-income youth to different educational and career paths.

Somerset Village offers 64-units of permanent, affordable housing for low-income families. Additional support services available for residents, including health care access and job training.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	3	n/a	n/a

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At City Scholars® Foundation, we partner with executive volunteers to strengthen the leadership and accelerate the impact of critical education nonprofits that together each year help over 50,000 predominantly low-income youth of color throughout Southern California and beyond have a better chance to learn and achieve against the odds.

Join TEAM City Scholars®, a powerful network of executive volunteers sharing time, talent and treasure to fuel the exponential impact of our City Scholars® Fellowship for Education, a collaborative leadership development + capacity building partnership.

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Our volunteer gallery teachers give their time each week to help students of all ages make meaningful connections to contemporary art. Through our inquiry-based approach to teaching, gallery teachers help foster close observation, critical-thinking, and rich discussion on tours of our current exhibitions. As part of their training, gallery teachers regularly attend guest speaking events, curator-led content overviews of the exhibitions, and workshops dedicated to exploring art education methodology. Gallery teachers are also expected to assist with leading a few school tours each month and make a pledge to at least one year of volunteer service.

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Mentoring is chance for you to spend one-on-one time with a young person. You’ll be a role-model and trusted advisor, supporting mentees in working towards achieving their goals. No specific skills are required for this role and full training is provided. If you’re passionate about making a lasting difference in a young persons life - then this is for you!

Time Commitment
​An hour a week, over a year, to ensure a lasting difference is made in the young person’s life.

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Program Area: Upward Bound

Location: In-person at David Douglas High School 1001 SE 135th Ave. Portland, OR 97233

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday from 2:30pm-4:15pm

Program Description and Position Summary:

Upward Bound is a college access program that serves first generation & low-income students with academic need who intend to enroll in post-secondary education directly out of high school. Students who are enrolled to commit for 4 years of high school receive services that include tutoring, academic advising, workshops, 6-week summer program, field trips, and support with the college/scholarship application process.

Volunteers will be tutoring high school level and lower college level Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus) or Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and ideally comfortable assisting in other high school subject areas as well.

Qualifications:

- Experience tutoring and/or working with youth preferred

- Experience with some college coursework in the above subjects preferred

Time Commitment: 2023-2024 Academic Year: September-June. Yearlong commitment preferred; 3-month minimum. Volunteers are expected to tutor at least once a week.

Requirements:

Must be 18 or older

Must pass comprehensive background check through David Douglas School District

Must provide proof of COVID vaccination

To Apply: Contact volunteer@irco.org

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Science Olympiad tournaments are like track and field meets - but for kids interested in STEM. Students compete with their partners in 23 unique events. It requires a small army of volunteers to pull this off. We would love community assistance with our build events. Students will bring balsa airplanes, wheeled vehicles, etc., and adults are needed to time how long these run. No training, advance knowledge, or equipment required! Community volunteers would work under the supervision of adults who are experienced in running these events.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Timer/Measurer	15	n/a	n/a
Timer/Measurer	15	n/a	n/a

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Join our Corporate Volunteer Mentorship Program and become a guiding light in the journey of students and career aspirants hailing from rural India. As a mentor, you have the chance to share your knowledge and experience, helping them make informed career choices and develop essential soft skills. We believe that a little guidance can go a long way in shaping their future.

Our program is designed to empower participants to excel in their personal and professional lives. By being a mentor, you're not just sharing advice - you're shaping the potential future colleagues and leaders of tomorrow. This program provides the opportunity to refine your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of these young individuals. Join us in creating a brighter future together!

Please note this program is intended to be 100% virtual with sessions taking place via Google Meets, Zoom, or an alternate videocall platform.

If interested, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/gBPz2cjuvSnKv3kx8

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November 5, 2023 the Tustin Public Schools Foundation will host a fun community event in support of all 30 Tustin Unified schools. The Market Place will host this event with more than 10,000 guests anticipated to attend. Events include a 2K fun run, 5K and 10K chipped-timed run, 5K closed-course bike ride, and 15K and 50K cycling tours. A family-friendly Expo will be held all morning with more than 100 community and business groups hosting games and giveaways and a Food Court highlighting local restaurants with proceeds going back to local schools. In addition to registering for races, we also ask for community involvement through event sponsorship and exhibitor participation. "Runnerships" can also be donated to allow students with need to run with their classmates. Hundreds of volunteers are needed for planning and race day support and individuals as well as groups can be accommodated.
This event is the largest event to support Tustin Unified schools and has been succesful due to community support. Sponsors will be recognized digitally as well as at the event.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	50	n/a	n/a
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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This event will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the SUHS Golden Regiment Band. It will be an opportunity for alumni, band boosters, and many others to celebrate and an opportunity to raise funds for the continued support of the band.

Available Shifts

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Set-up 1	no limit	n/a	n/a
Set-up 2	no limit	n/a	n/a
Event Helpers	no limit	n/a	n/a
Clean-up	no limit	n/a	n/a

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[Your Name]
[Your Title/Position]
[Date]

The Children's Commissioner for England
[Commissioner's Name]
[Commissioner's Address]

Dear Commissioner [Commissioner's Name],

Subject: Invitation to Launch Afrikindness' Africa Awareness Week

I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of Afrikindness, a children-led, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting compassion, empathy, and kindness, I am writing to extend a heartfelt invitation to you as a special guest to launch our inaugural Africa Awareness Week.

The Africa Awareness Week is an exceptional initiative aimed at fostering cultural awareness, diversity, and kindness among students as part of the Black History Month celebration in October. This dynamic learning experience will take students on an exciting journey through the history, culture, and lifestyle of Africa. As part of our holistic and engaging approach, we aim to inspire curiosity and cultural awareness among students in schools across the UK.

At Afrikindness, we are committed to challenging negative narratives and stereotypes about Africa that perpetuate harmful misconceptions, racial bullying, and a sense of inferiority among children and young people. Our mission is to create a balanced view that celebrates the beauty of Africa's diversity, promotes cultural inclusiveness, kindness, and racial harmony in schools.

We believe that by fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of African culture, we can empower children and young people to embrace their identity, find purpose and drive, and break the cycle of self-doubt. The Africa Awareness Week is a vital step towards creating a more inclusive and harmonious society where all children feel valued, respected, and understood. The awareness campaign will have teachers training workshop on inclusive learning, children activities, webinars, podcasts, educational resources to schools tec

Available Shifts

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General	no limit	n/a	n/a