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For many
students today, learning requires more than what the typical classroom setting
can provide. These students, for a number of reasons, have fallen behind their
peers and are at risk of failing and/or dropping out of school. In order to
break this cycle of failure, many schools in Texas have adopted the HOSTS
Program -- Helping One Student to Succeed.
Q:
What is the HOSTS Program?
A:
HOSTS stands for Helping One Student To Succeed and is a
nationally-recognized, structured program that pairs a student who needs
help learning to read and write with a community member who wants to make a
difference in a student's life. With help from volunteer mentors, students
receive the extra attention and encouragement they need to become better
students.
Q:
Who can volunteer?
A:
Any person who wants to make a difference in the life of a child and help a
student to succeed in school is qualified to be a HOSTS mentor. Business and
service organizations in our community participate in the HOSTS program by
promoting HOSTS in the community and by releasing employees to mentor
students during their work day.
Q:
How will volunteers know what to do?
A:
All volunteers will attend an orientation session for information and
training. They will be guided and given help throughout the year to insure a
successful experience for you and the students. School HOSTS coordinators
will be available at all times if help is needed.
Q:
When do I come?
A:
It is up to the individual to decide what day they come and how much time to
spend with the HOSTS program. Most volunteers give from 30 minutes to one
hour each week. Schedules are arranged with volunteers so they are assured
of working a specific time on a regular basis. This allows the program to
fit with busy schedules, and also allows mentors to establish a continuing
relationship with the student they are mentoring.
Q:
Why volunteer?
A:
The success of our community depends on the education that young people
receive today. Volunteers in the HOSTS program play a vital role in
increasing student achievement and self-esteem. The benefits for students
are immerse. The lessons they learn from you will motivate them to be more
productive students and citizens in the future. Be a part of the solution;
become a HOSTS volunteer. Call today.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ginger Lay
HOSTS Recruiter
713-740-0051