A good friend of mine is now working for Project Reach Youth. She asked me to spread the word that this very worthwhile local organization is looking for volunteers.

Here’s the scoop:

Project Reach Youth (PRY) is a community-based organization committed to helping low-income youth, adults and families to learn and grow in a creative and supportive environment. They have a range of programs and rely on volunteers for academic support, particularly with teen programs. Current needs include:-

–Adults to work with our teens in our after-school programs. In Fort Greene, the STAR Program helps prepare juniors and seniors for college – tutors are always needed to help these kids prepare for their SAT’s and Regents’. The hours are after-school and Saturdays. The STAR Program also provides support during the school day at the LJR school in Park Slope.

–Adults who can help kids in the college office.

–Help with the Project Life program, aimed at helping kids ages 13 -17 to offer good life choices; these kids need homework help as well.

–Help with a Saturday program in Park Slope for immigrant adults preparing for the citizenship exam. Volunteers work one-on-one with the students to help them practice for the test and practice conversational English.

— Help with after-school programs for elementary school-aged kids

For more information, you can go to: www.pry.org. You can also send me an an e-mail (louisecrawford@gmail.com), if you’d like me to send it directly to my friend.