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Thursday, May 29, 2003
Tutor and Mentor Shaw Junior High Students
The Coaching for College Program (CCP) is a small, local non-profit organization that offers one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to students at Shaw Junior High School in Northwest DC. CCP currently works with about 20 students, but during the 2003-04 school year it hopes to serve at least 30 students, so more volunteers will be needed in September.
CCP pairs two adult tutor-mentors with each student, so volunteers have the flexibility of working with a partner. Tutoring sessions are held on Saturday mornings, making each tutor's commitment about two Saturdays per month.
Come to CCP's open house for prospective volunteers on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Shaw Junior High School, 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Learn more about CCP, meet some of the students and tutor-mentors, and find out if this is a good opportunity for you. An RSVP for the open house is not required but would be appreciated. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please e-mail Julie Hughes.
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