READING AND/OR MATH MENTORS Grades 1-5 in GIG HARBOR/ PENINSULA AREA- MUST BE 55 YEARS _

The mission of this non-profit in Gig Harbor/Peninsula area is to "empower students to stay in school and achieve in life." This non-profit is a dropout prevention organization that provides reading and math mentoring programs for students on the Gig Harbor Peninsula and Key Peninsula. They have reading and math mentoring programs at a total of 9 schools in the Peninsula School District. They pair students who are struggling with reading and/or math with caring, consistent adult mentors to encourage the students' success. There is a Program Coordinator at each school who facilitates the programs and offers guidance.The time commitment for our volunteers is one hour (for reading programs) to one and one-half hours (for math programs), once a week, and the programs run for the duration of the school year. Programs start in late September and end in May.Reading Mentor:Volunteer Description: Volunteers will be paired one-on-one with a student for the academic year. As a mentor, volunteers will work with their student during the session, reading with them and focusing on fluency and comprehension skills. The Program Coordinator will provide level-appropriate books for reading, activities, and games that boost reading skills. The Program Coordinator will provide guidance and encouragement to the volunteer.There is currently a need for reading mentors at elementary schools (1 st - 3 rd graders) for Fall 2019:Lakebay - Tuesdays - 4-5 pmGig Harbor - Tuesday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm and at another school on Wednesday 3:45 - 4:45 pmVaughn - Combined reading and math mentoring programs for 2 nd - 5 th graders:Tuesdays, Session #1 2:30 - 3:30 pm and Session #2 3:45 - 4:45 pmQuestions, call 253.722.5695Math Mentor:Volunteer Description:Volunteers will be paired one-on-one with a student for t