|
Local businesses - merchandise and surplus products for incentives and supplies, discounts,
<br />enrichment programmtng
<br />YMCA and Boy Scouts of America- personnel, facilities
<br />NC Department of Juvenile Justice- stafftrammg, evaluation
<br />Healthy Cabarrus - programs for students on HI¥-AIDS and pregnancy prevention
<br />
<br />8 VOLLrNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
<br />· Study Buddies - assist with homework daily or weekly
<br />· Tutors - target specific needs of students in acadermc areas
<br />· Mentor specffic students - involves a commitment of one year
<br />· Provide and serve snacks
<br />· Lead ennchment act~wt~es - chess, self-defense, consumer awareness, first aid, book club,
<br /> aerobtcs, running, dance, music, manners, sewing, public speaking, bird watching, geology,
<br /> dog training, heritage awareness, swimming, art, crafts, photography, stamp, baseball cards,
<br /> or coin collected, woodworking, bicycling, skill development in baseball, basketball, football,
<br /> track and volleyball and any number of hobbies and activities that may become a life-long
<br /> avocation.
<br />· Participate in student selected communky service activities
<br />· Share personal experiences that would w~den students' horizons - travel, career, community
<br /> involvement, dealing with challenges, etc.
<br />· Videographer - assist students in filming activities or program for presentation to community
<br />· Marketing consultant
<br />· Grant writer/fund raiser
<br />· Serve as an advocate for the program within the community
<br />
<br />9. OTHER
<br />Of our students enrolled, 48% live with both parents, 12% with parent and stepparent, 28% with
<br />mother only, 4% with father only and 9% live with other relatives. 28% of our participants are on
<br />scholarship. The busy family schedule and economic stress has an impact on students.
<br />
<br />One of the strengths of our program is that the staff is selected on the basis of professional
<br />experience, ability to relate in a caring, supportive manner with children of this age, and the
<br />facility to give appropriate guidance in decision making, problem solving and behavior
<br />management. Adults see the potential in youth, not just their problems. We are very proud of our
<br />Iow employee turnover rate. This provides security for our students and continuity for the
<br />program operation.
<br />
<br />The school administration has given us full cooperation, allowing generous access to school
<br />facilities and equipment. The communication about students has been two-way which promotes
<br />an atmosphere of understanding and support. This collaborative effort allows the program to
<br />serve the students, their families and the community as a whole
<br />
<br />We plan to continue the Philip Morris sponsored Smoking Prevention Initiative, Health Rocks
<br />and AOL Time Wamer's volunteer literacy program which supplies the magazines T~rnefor Kids
<br />and Sports Illustrated for Ktds to enhance reading skills.
<br />
<br />
<br />
|