Project Mentee: Summer 2022
We are excited to announce the dates for our Project Mentee program! This summer, we will explore the themes of community issues, mentorship, and project management. This is a great opportunity for any pre-teen (ages 8-12) looking to learn about issues local to their city and develop the skills needed to become leaders in their communities.
Program cost is $100 with scholarships available -> Request here. What To Expect Participants in Project Mentee will be paired up with another pre-teen to work on a community service project of their choosing. The pre-teens will be guided through their service project by two teen mentors from the Teen Leadership Academy. Together, the 4 participants will have five weeks to plan and complete their project. The last week of the program will conclude with a showcase where participants will present their projects. For questions, contact our Program Manager. |
Program Details
Included in Program
The Project Mentee experience includes the following:
Applications have now closed for summer 2022.
The Project Mentee experience includes the following:
- A fun, in-person orientation week with fellow participants
- An opportunity to volunteer together with like minded pre-teens from all over Austin
- Learn about issues specific to Austin from a local community leader
- Welcome Packet (mailed directly to participants)
- Weekly check ins with Program staff
- Open office hours at our Generation SERVE office (located at 5555 N Lamar Suite C123, Austin TX 78751)
- Credit of 9 guaranteed volunteer hours
- A boost in confidence and bonding experience with like minded peers!
Applications have now closed for summer 2022.
Did you miss our informational sessions? View the informational powerpoint here.
Program Dates
There are two sessions available for participants to choose from, a June and a July session. During Orientation week, there will be 2 sessions to accommodate all participants, a morning and afternoon in-person session. From there, groups will work independently together.
June Session Information:➡️
June Session starts: First week in June (6/4- 6/10)
June Session ends: First week in July 7/1 (final presentation given 7/9 due to holiday)
Total Session Weeks: 5 weeks
Minimum volunteer hours guaranteed: 13 hours
July Session Information:➡️
July Session starts: Second week in July due to holiday (7/9-7/15)
July Session ends: Second week in August 7/8
Total Session Weeks: 5 weeks
Minimum volunteer hours guaranteed: 13 hours
June Session starts: First week in June (6/4- 6/10)
June Session ends: First week in July 7/1 (final presentation given 7/9 due to holiday)
Total Session Weeks: 5 weeks
Minimum volunteer hours guaranteed: 13 hours
July Session Information:➡️
July Session starts: Second week in July due to holiday (7/9-7/15)
July Session ends: Second week in August 7/8
Total Session Weeks: 5 weeks
Minimum volunteer hours guaranteed: 13 hours
Testimonies from Summer 2021
“I can continue [to help] by picking up trash myself through my neighborhood. I learned that kids can make a difference.” - Ryan, mentee
“Thank you both for giving [my mentee] the chance to focus on helping her community this summer!” - Erin D’Andrea, parent
“ [She] enjoyed completing her project and it was a great experience! Thank you all!” - Morgan Stockdale, parent
Please see below some examples of Project Mentee results: