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Blue Ridge Commons Neighborhood Network Center Colleen Berry colleen.t.berry@gmail.com 434.220.3704 (daytime)	The After-School tutoring/mentoring program runs from Monday to Thursday, 3 - 5PM for kindergartners to 4th graders who live in Blue Ridge Commons. Volunteers help students one-on-one with their homework, oversee small-group activities and games, and build meaningful relationships with the children. We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit two hours, one afternoon a week.
The Ixtatan Foundation Beth Neville Evans 434.296.1263 Fax: 434.293.8559 bethneville@ixtatan.org	The Ixtatan Foundation helps the Mayan people of San Mateo Ixtatan, Guatemala strengthen their community and economy. Working side-by-side with the local residents, they have built the first high school in town, they are growing and improving the school, operating the first internet cafe in town, building ovens to make bricks (for homebuilding) and to make filters for purifying water, and seeking new ways to improve life in this remote town. The Ixtatan Foundation is seeking volunteers to help out in the North Garden office for a few hours per week (times and hours are flexible).
PVCC PVCC Tour Guide Heather Lutz 434.961.5275 hlutz@pvcc.edu	Tour guides provide individual tours to prospective students and their families. Volunteer about one hour a week, meet new people, and get your very own PVCC polo shirt. There is a mandatory training before becoming a tour guide (only a few hours).
Mary C. Greer Elementary Book Buddies Lisa Molinaro 434.973.8371	Book Buddies is a tutorial program that pairs an adult volunteer with a first grade or Kindergarten student who is just learning to read. This one-on-one instruction supplements regular classroom learning and has been shown to be very effective in helping students become successful readers. Volunteers undergo training and meet with one or two students twice a week for 45 minute sessions during the school year. The Book Buddies coordinator will plan all lessons and be available to provide support during the tutorials. Book Buddies volunteers really do make a difference in the lives of these young learners.
A Day in the Life Mentoring Program: Marlene Lewis 434.924.6855 lgi4c@virginia.edu	UVa's Community Relations Office has created a Day in the Life Program that gives local youth structured opportunities to experience the vitality of a major university. Program participants spend a day in the life of UVa students by attending academic, athletic and social events regularly.
Adult Learning Center in Charlottesville Susan Erno 434.245.2817 susan.erno@ccs.k12.va.us	The Adult Learning Center helps adults in preparing for and taking the GED.
Computers for Kids Lisa Romano 434.817.1121 Lisa@computers4kids.net	Computers4Kids is an after-school technology mentoring program for low income middle and high school youth. The program provides computer training, home computers, and positive role models to kids in order to help them get ahead academically and professionally. The organization is seeking mentors to work with children one on one for one hour per week at their downtown computer lab. Mentors need not be computer whizzes...all that is required is basic knowledge of standard computer programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and comfort using the internet. Student attendance has been rapidly increasing, so there is a significant need for new mentors, both male and female. All it takes is one hour per week to make a positive difference in a child's life. Computers4Kids is also interested in having volunteers float in the computer lab. Floating lab assistants will help independent learning students complete activities and problem solve and will provide assistance to the lab manager.
Tutoring Needed in Madison County Phyllis Williams 434.872.2440 540.672.1651	Tutors are needed for various academic subjects, 2 Thursdays a month from 6:30-8:00 pm. For more information and location please
Monticello Area Community Action Agency C-ville: 434.295.3137 Louisa: 540.967.9522 Fluvanna: 434.842.2521 Nelson: 434.263.8119	Head start serves over 220 children looking for volunteers to assist with mentoring and tutoring as well as assisting in the thrift shop.
Stone-Robinson Elementary Margaret Wachenfeld 434.296.3754 mwachenfeld@k12albemarle.org	Stone-Robinson has many opportunities available for those wishing to volunteer: Reading buddies are needed a few times a week to work with 1st graders. Assist teachers with clerical work and classroom procedures.
Johnson Elementary 434.979.5913 434.996.7099	Volunteer opportunities available: Book Buddies-help 1st graders struggling with reading skills, Family Literacy Program, After School Program- 3-5:30 pm, volunteers are needed for different after school activities. Work with children and their families from Somalia and Liberia. They are new to this country and the educational system, etc. After school and weekends. Contact : 996.7099 and 979.5913
Cale Elementary 434.293.7455	Paul H. Cale Elementary School seeks to provide a stimulating and positive learning environment that will encourage the student to reach his/her maximum potential. Through technology students and educators will acquire information, as well as to generate creative products, using a wide range of sources. Cale students and educators will be empowered to become independent, lifelong learners in a rapidly changing society.
Sutherland Middle School 434.975.0599	Mortimer Y. Sutherland, Jr. Middle School, located in the Rivanna District, is a suburban school located on 21 acres in the Hollymead subdivision off Route 29 North. Elementary feeder schools are Agnor-Hurt, Hollymead, Stony Point, and Baker-Bulter. Students then feed into Albemarle High School. Instructional facilities include a TV studio, a library, a Technology Center, computer labs, a "gathering area," band room, art room, cafeteria, and gymnasium. An after-school program is offered. Tutors needed. Intramural athletics are offered in several sports. The school play areas, multi-purpose fields, baseball diamond, and tennis courts serve as a district park after school hours.
Peabody School Wendy Evans 434.296.5751 (Lower School) Chris Roberson 434.296.6901 (Upper School)	Along with PVCC SL students and Prof. McCarty, Peabody children have been involved in meaningful and productive SL projects since the opening of the school.
Burnley-Moran Elementary Melville Krebs melville.krebs@ccs.k12.va.us 434.245.2413	Volunteer opportunities available: Book Buddies-help students with reading skills. (Volunteers wishing to help with the Book Buddy program must go through a short training session). Tutors/ Mentors for math, reading, and classroom help twice a week for 1-2 hours. Career Volunteers-to come in and discuss a certain career with students.
Crozet Elementary 434.823.4800	The Crozet School community will always be on a journey towards excellence. This reflects an attitude of learning and improving that is evident in the students and staff. Learning standards (curriculum SOLs) define the knowledge and skills children require in order to become productive, informed, responsible, and compassionate members of society.
Ruckersville Elementary Larry Hart Assistant Principal 434.985.1472	Volunteer opportunities available: Book Exchange-volunteer to read and assist with reading skills. Big Brother/Sister-become a mentor for a student. Academic Clubs-assist with various academic clubs. After school program-assistance and ideas for different programs and games. Playground help-monitor and play. Lunch Buddies/Assistants. Clerical-help teachers with making copies, book binding, etc. Assistance with drama programs, assistance with arts and crafts.
Offender Aid and Restoration & Jefferson Area Community Corrections 434.296.2441	Needs volunteers to facilitate classes or mentor individuals incarcerated at the local regional jail.
Virginia Discovery Museum Margie Rein vol@vadm.org 434.977.1025	Virginia Discovery Museum cultivates the curiosity and imagination of children and Adults through "hands-on" exhibits, programs, and resources which offer inquisitive minds and hands access to the arts, the sciences, the humanities and VA's rich cultural heritage. The Museum needs and depends upon its volunteers. They make the museum run smoothly and generate a spark of enthusiasm.
Camp Holiday Trails campisgood@campholidaytrails.org 434.977.3781	Volunteers needed to exercise horses, aiding in the teaching of horseback riding, grooming horses, cleaning stalls, general maintenance and repairs.
Literacy Volunteers of America 434.977.3838 lva@avenue.org Nelson County: 434.263.8228	Volunteers needed to help with publicity, newsletter, fund-raising, library maintenance, clerical/office management, in-service tutor support, special events, etc.
Jefferson Madison Regional Libraries John Halliday halliday@jmrl.org 434.979.7151	Volunteers needed to assist with reshelving books and helping people find books and other materials. Clerical assistance with mailings is occasionally needed.