These students are capable of success, but face serious challenges. Students get real attention, not just a pat on the back. The program builds a circle of support for students, teaching them the importance of lifelong learning. Hillside youth advocates work closely with employers, teachers, and mentors to provide guidance to students who are at risk of dropping out of school. Many community businesses provide jobs for these students, building their confidence in their own abilities and reinforcing the need to complete their education and flourish in the workplace.
Volunteers help by becoming tutors for individual students.
They work with their student in the Rochester City Schools during regularly scheduled times each week. Hillside asks volunteers to commit for at least one academic quarter, however, a full school year commitment is preferable. Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester Develops, promotes and strengthens the cultural industry for the benefit of the people of the Rochester region. Leaders of cancer survivor groups Maintenance and grounds keeping Clerical office assistance Assistance with special events Contact the Student Volunteer Center for more information. Work to ensure that emergency or disaster related needs of the community are being met.