National Mentoring Month

January is National Mentoring Month and research shows that mentors play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools to make responsible choices, attend and engage in school, and reduce or avoid risky behavior.  In turn, these young people are:

55% more likely to be enrolled in college.81% more likely to report participating regularly […]

Communities in Schools

Here are some of Communities in Schools in-school volunteering opportunities. All of the volunteer roles require a background check and volunteer training prior to service.

Reading Buddy

Commit 1 hour a week (during school hours) for at least one school semester.

Work consistently with one student to build literacy skills and confidence, provide support and encouragement.

Mentor

Commit 1 hour […]

Assistance League

The Assistance League of Austin is open to women and men interested in working together to volunteer, who have a commitment to community service, and a desire to develop their leadership potential.

As an Assistance League member, you can volunteer in their Thrift House, clothe school children through Operation School Bell, hand out toys and […]

SCORE Austin

SCORE Austin is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive. They are seeking mentors who are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers and executives with a diverse set of specialties which include finance, business operations, strategy and planning, regulations, legal, non-profit, technology and much more!
Volunteers must be able to […]