High School Students Invited to Serve As Mentors for Homeless Children
Young people who would like to make a difference in the lives of homeless children are invited to join the County’s Youth Advisory Committee’s “Big Buddy, Little Buddy” program.
Mentors must attend Montgomery County public or private high schools, provide their own transportation and commit to three hours a week at the Greentree Shelter in Bethesda . Volunteers will qualify for student service learning credits.
Student mentors will assist their “buddies” with homework and arts and crafts projects, plus play games and participate in sports activities with them. Group activities are planned once a month off the premises.
Applications must be received by September 18. The mentoring program is sponsored by the Montgomery County Youth Advisory Committee and departments of Recreation and Health and Human Services.
For more information and to print an application for the program, see http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/rec/teens/flyers/bigbuddy08final.pdf; or call 240-777-6985.
Posted: September 12th, 2009 under SSL and SSL opportunities.