School volunteers are needed this spring at all age levels.
Volunteering would include helping students an hour or two each week for 10 weeks during a semester, any time during the school day, at all grade levels, in a wide variety of curricula.
Programs Include: School reading partners: Help beginning readers practice reading skills. Training is scheduled for Jan. 26 or 28 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Preregister at srp@chccs.k12.nc.us or 967-8211, ext. 28336.
ESL Volunteers: Help K-12 students who are learning English during the school day. Training is scheduled for Jan. 27 or Feb. 4 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Preregister at gmccay@chccs.k12.nc.us or 967-8211, ext. 28339.
Coach Write: one-on-one conferencing with students to improve their writing skills. Training is scheduled for Jan. 11, Jan. 28 or Feb. 1 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Preregister at sphillips@chccs.k12.nc.us or 967-8211, ext. 28369.
Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate: Volunteer mentors are paired with children to help foster their academic, physical, emotional and social potential. Volunteers make a two-year, two-hour-perweek commitment to a child. A 15 hour pre-service training is scheduled for March 18, 20 and 22. Preregister at gmeyer@chccs.k12.nc.us or 918-2170, ext. 24001.
Call 967-8211, ext. 28281 or email volunteer@chccs.k12.nc.us for more information on any volunteer opportunities.