Could you spare one hour a week to help a young student?

Volunteers Of Issaquah Changing Education (VOICE) is a group of parents and friends of the Issaquah School District which supports local teachers and students through volunteering and mentoring.

The VOICE Mentor Program is now looking for community volunteers to work one on one with Issaquah students.

These students are referred by teachers and counselors as needing extra support, whether it is academic, social or emotional.

Volunteers need to commit just one hour each week through the school year.

The volunteers work in the school setting in partnership with the school staff. People who have been involved in the program before more often than not say they made a strong bond with their student and “get more than they give.” VOICE strives to make the students and mentors time together meaningful and valued.

Placements are made based on the mentors’ interests, location preference and time availability. Whether your passion is literacy, ESL students, math or another area, there is a place for you in Issaquah schools.

Please help VOICE recruit neighbors, friends, relatives or colleagues to become a mentor.

For further information contact Susan Gierke, VOICE Mentor Director, at voice@issaquah.wednet.edu, or phone 425-837-7139.