Higher Achievement is looking for committed individuals to be mentors and study hall aides for motivated middle-school students in the DC Metro area.
The Commitment:
Mentors
What: Teach a small group of 5th and 6th graders in a core academic subject: Math, Literature, or Elective Seminar.
When: 6 - 8:15 pm (one night/week); Monday, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays.
Study Hall Aides
What: Work with a group of 5th-8th grade scholars to complete homework afterschool.
When: 3:30 - 6 pm (one afternoon/week); Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays.
Five locations in DC and Alexandria, VA:
- DC (Adams Morgan): Oyster Adams Middle School
- DC (Petworth): Brightwood Elementary School
- DC (Capitol Hill): Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School
- DC (Benning Road): Kelly Miller Middle School
- Alexandria (Seminary Road): Hammond Middle School
- Ward 8 Site Coming Soon!
For more information, please call Matt Thornton at (202) 375-7733 or email volunteer@higherachievement.org.
Serve DC will be holding an information session on the program on Wednesday, October 28 from 4 - 5 pm in conference room #1114 on the 11th Floor of 441 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.