Rockville’s Program Celebrates its 22nd Year in 2017-18
Rockville’s mentoring program can be as worthwhile for the mentors as it is for the young people whose lives those mentors influence. Mentees are selected by the schools and are in second to fifth grade.
The program, which celebrates its 22nd year during the 2017-18 school year, is looking for high school students (age 16 and older) and adults to offer guidance, friendship and encouragement to elementary school students. No special skills are required, just a willingness to devote an hour a week to work with a child, consistency and patience.
The program has expanded to its largest size in years, with 60 students across Twinbrook, Meadow Hall, Beall and Ritchie Park elementary schools. The time commitment is one hour a week from October through May. Student Service Learning credits are available to high school students.
The program is professionally run by the city’s Community Services Division in partnership with the county school system. Volunteers must be screened and interviewed before the program begins. Mentors receive training before they start and guidance and support along the way.
Learn more about how you can help a young person. Contact Kate Bouwkamp at 240-314-8317 or [email protected] or visit www.rockvillemd.gov/mentoring.