Volunteer With VAC's Mentoring Programs: Apps Close This Week
Are you looking for a group of like-minded individuals who value service and community? Are you looking to give back? Here at the Volunteer Action Center, a student-led volunteer organization on campus, you'll find what you're looking for! The center is home to many like-minded individuals who value service and making a positive impact on their communities, and we are currently looking for new volunteers for the upcoming year!
Three of the six signature VAC programs are focused on mentoring and empowering youth in the NWA area: Passion About Literacy (PAL), Be BOLD and Dream BIG. Be BOLD and Dream BIG are still looking for volunteers!
Be Bold
Be BOLD seeks to empower young men through mentorship by encouraging our mentees to embrace their unique abilities and overcome adversity. Be BOLD matches U of A mentors with young men at J.O. Kelly Middle School to offer unique programming and develop life skills.
Apply Here: https://cglink.me/2uB/s1079
Application Deadline: Aug. 31
Questions: email bebold@uark.edu
Dream Big
Dream BIG matches college women with middle school girls to facilitate lasting relationships, encouraging growth and empowerment. Some topics of discussion include body positivity, financial literacy and overall health. Dream BIG matches U of A women with young women at both J.O. Kelly Middle School and Helen Tyson Middle School in Springdale.
Apply Here: https://cglink.me/2uB/s1078
Application Deadline: Aug. 31
Questions: email dreambig@uark.edu
All of these programs are looking for volunteers, so please apply if you are interested!
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Contacts
Nakell Baker, associate director
Volunteer Action Center/Center for Community Engagement
479-575-4733,
nakellb@uark.edu
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