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. 
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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:

• 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!​

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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
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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: