Austin Partners in Education
Email: volunteer@austinpartners.org
Website: https://austinpartners.org/
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We Give Austin ISD Students the Tools to Succeed
Since 2003, Austin Partners in Education (APIE) has connected the community and the classroom to improve student college and career readiness. We believe that investing in our students strengthens our community and local economy. Through academic support and mentoring programs, we increase access to higher education.
Types of Opportunities:
Direct Volunteering
Issues and Causes:
Children and Youth Mentorship and Tutoring
STEM Education and Advocacy
Higher Education Access
Volunteer Requirements:
Required Volunteer Training
Background Check
18+ Years Old
Semester - Year Long Commitment Preferred
If you’re interested tutoring and mentoring in Austin ISD schools, Austin Partners in Education could be great fit for you! Our programs directly serve middle and high school students. Through your service, you will connect weekly with students and become a consistent and positive presence in their lives. We provide training and support, along with opportunities for you to connect with other volunteers.
Click the Tabs Below to Learn more about our Available Opportunities:
Math Classroom Coaches
Math Classroom Coaches meet with a small group of three to four students once a week during their math class throughout the school year to help increase students’ understanding and enjoyment of math. One of our Math Classroom Coaching Coordinators is always on site to help!
Math Classroom Coaches Receive:
Lessons in advance
Training and on-going support from a dedicated APIE Math Classroom Coaching Coordinator
An opportunity to connect with like-minded volunteers
Math Classroom Coaches Provide:
Tutoring in math throughout the year
Individualized feedback and attention to help students improve their math skills
Opportunities to learn about different career paths
Mentoring
APIE Mentors should be able to commit to an hour each week throughout the school year to meet with their student and be available to attend an orientation training. Mentors should also be:
Positive, Caring Adults
Good Listeners
Accepting and Supportive
Our Mentoring volunteers have a support network to help guide them through the mentoring process. Before our volunteers meet with students, they receive an initial training on mentoring from APIE’s School Connections Manager. This training provides an introduction to supportive strategies to build effective mentoring relationships, as well as guidelines and policies for volunteering in AISD schools.
After attending the training, volunteers will work with the Mentor Coordinator at their chosen campus. They will match the volunteer with a student and will provide ongoing support.