Kodiak Connection is a student volunteer initiative that connects Cascadia students with kids in the afterschool programs at Northshore and Kenmore Junior High Schools. Volunteers will spend time with youth at these Junior High Schools serving as positive role models and encouraging students to reach academic and personal goals. It’s a great opportunity to meet other Cascadia students who share an interest in giving back to the community and to have a good time doing it!

Kodiak Connection is an AmeriCorps Retention Project - sponsored by Washington Campus Compact

What am I getting myself into? Details to consider:

Duties

• Serve as a positive role model by displaying desirable behaviors; patience, respect, tolerance
• Help youth gain life skills and engage in positive social activities
• Support and encourage youth through setting goals and working toward accomplishing them
• Build self-esteem and motivation in youth

Time Commitment

Qualifications

• Willing listener
• Encouraging and supportive
• Patient and flexible
• Tolerant and respectful of individual differences
• Committed to the relationship and time required

Benefits

• Satisfaction in helping someone progress and achieve goals
• Gain volunteer experience and a meaningful addition to your résumé
• Build leadership and communication skills
• Meet other Cascadia students and form friendships
• Chance to earn an education award up to $2,362.50 through AmeriCorps Students In Service

Download the Application