Youth Volunteers
At Poorna Foundation, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our volunteer program offers a range of the opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners. Whether you’re passionate about teaching, mentoring, or creating engaging summer workshops, there’s a place for you in our community.
Why Volunteer with Us?
As a volunteer with Poorna Foundation, you’ll have the chance to directly impact the lives of k-12 students. Whether you’re helping a child learn to read, guiding a group of middle schoolers through a hand-on-science experiment, or mentoring a student through a challenging time, your contributions matter.
We understand that your time is valuable. That’s why we offer flexible volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or want to dedicate your summer to making difference, we have options for you.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please fill out the Youth Volunteer Application, and our volunteer coordinator will work with you to accomodate your availability and interests. Below is a list of a few oppurtunities:
For Volunteer Aged 16 and Above:
- Foster Place for Tutoring
- Blood Bank Assistance
- Future Educator Program
- Other Internship Programs
For Volunteer Aged 13 and Above:
- Project C.U.R.E. Support
- Library Warehouse Help
- Help kids to excel in Math and Language Art Skills
For Volunteer Any age group:
- Guashal Assistance
- Clean-up your Local Park Project
- Clean the Beach Project
- Collect and donate school supplies
- Give free music and art lesson
Youth Mentors
At Poorna Foundation, we believe in the power of peer mentorship to inspire and uplift the next generation. Our Youth Mentor Program provides high school students with the opportunity to become mentors and role models for elementary and middle school students in our community.
Mentorship is a two-way street that benefits both mentors and mentees. As a mentor, high school students have the opportunity to:
- Develop leadership skills
- Gain valuable teaching and communication experience
- Make a positive impact in their community
- Build meaningful relationships with younger peers
- Learn and grow from the mentorship experience
How to become a Mentor
Becoming a mentor in our Youth Mentor Program is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. High school students who are interested in becoming mentors can get involved by:
- Application: Complete our mentor application process, including an interview and training session.
- Matching: Once accepted into the program, mentors are carefully matched with mentees based on interests, backgrounds, and compatibility.
- Engagement: Mentors engage with their mentees through regular meetings, activities, and communication, under the guidance of program coordinators.
Get Involve Today
Ready to make a difference in the lives of younger students while developing your leadership skills? Join our Youth Mentor Program and become a mentor today!
Together, we can empower the leaders of tomorrow!
By Kids For Kids Service
“By Kids For Kids Service” is an innovative initiative designed to provide piano lessons, math, science and English Language Arts (ELA) tutoring specifically tailored to meet the needs of children, facilitated by peers or slightly older students. This service capitalizes on the peer-to-peer learning model, which has proven to be highly effective in fostering understanding and engagement among young learners.
For more details, please email us at info@poornafoundation.org.
Online Piano Lesson:
The Poorna Foundation proudly acknowledges its youngest fundraiser, a dedicated 6th grader who has shown remarkable initiative and compassion. Her efforts demonstrate that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact on the community.
K-12 Tutoring:
Peer-Based Learning: Math, Science and English tutoring sessions conducted by slightly older students who have excelled academically help younger children understand complex concept in a relatable manner. Peer tutors can explain topics in ways that make sense to kids, often using simpler language and practical examples.
