Volunteer: Stanton Park Organizations

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Higher Achievement Program
Administrative Offices (DC)
317 8th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 544-3633 (phone)
(202) 861-7755 (fax)

www.higherachievement.org/volunteer
Higher Achievement is a non-profit organization that provides middle school children from underserved areas year-round academic enrichment programs and preparation for top high school placement. The organization invests in talent and hard work and delivers over 650 hours annually of rigorous academic training during the most critical time in a child’s development: middle school. Founded in 1975, Higher Achievement operates achievement centers that serve hundreds of students each year in Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, and in  2009, Higher Achievement will open its first Baltimore Achievement Center at full capacity. The organization has received numerous awards, but the most important measure of success is the results achieved by the Higher Achievement scholars. 
VOLUNTEER:
Teaching Mentors Commitment
•    What: Teach a small group of 5th or 6th graders in a core academic subject: Math, Literature, or Elective Seminar
•    When: 6:00-8:15 pm (one night a week)- Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays
•    You do not need to have any prior teaching experience to be a Mentor and the curriculum is pre-developed, and highly-structured. All we ask of you is your time and your energy. You will be a role model to your scholars, and you will play an important part in their lives as you develop relationships with them.
Study Hall Aide Commitment
•    What: Work with a group of 5th-8th grade scholars to complete homework after school
•    When: 3:30-6:00pm (one afternoon a week)-Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays