Agency: YMCA North Richmond

Description:

The mission of the YMCA of Greater Richmond is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

http://www.ymcarichmond.org/north_richmond

The North Richmond YMCA is seeking committed high school aged teens to volunteer on a consistent basis and mentor/tutor YMCA students in grades K - 5th.

Volunteers tasks may include:

• Assisting with homework assignments
• Reading with or to the kids
• Playing games and helping with arts and crafts projects
• Complete other miscellaneous tasks as needed

Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 8 hours a month and will be required to go through a training provided by the YMCA staff. The program will begin on October 4, 2010

Volunteers may work between the hours of 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

Minimum age to volunteer: 16

Impact Areas: Children & Youth, Children & Youth: Tutoring, Children & Youth

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Arts & Culture, Children/Youth, Education, Health and Human Needs, Literacy

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Good Communication skills, No skills needed, Good with kids

Location: Richmond, VA 23227 (Northside)