EMPOWER Program Seeks Students for In-House Mentorship Opportunity
EMPOWER participants, mentors and staff.
The EMPOWER program is seeking U of A students to fill new in-house mentorship opportunities.
EMPOWER stands for Educate, Motivate, Prepare, Opportunity, Workplace readiness, Employment, Responsibility. It's a four-year, non-degree experiential learning program in the College of Education and Health Professions that incorporates functional academics, independent living, employment, health and wellness, and social skills within a university setting. Participants build skills, strong friendships and support structures for life.
In-house mentors live with students enrolled in the EMPOWER program. "Residential mentors get to connect with students with intellectual disabilities on a personal level and assist students with learning communication, independent living and interpersonal skills," said mentor Hannah Bailey, a senior educational studies major.
A residential mentor's room and board is paid as part of their commitment.
For more information on becoming an EMPOWER in-house or peer mentor, contact program director Ashley Bradley at arbradle@uark.edu or Amanda Wallace, volunteer services coordinator, at 479-575-5497 or aw008@uark.edu.
Additional information can be found on the EMPOWER website.
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Contacts
Amanda F. Wallace, volunteer services coordinator
Curriculum and Instruction
479-575-5497,
aw008@uark.edu
Shannon Magsam, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138,
magsam@uark.edu
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