ASPIRE at Crook County High School
Run by Oregon Student Assistance Commission
Program Details
Recruitment Status
- Accepting Male Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Female Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Male Mentees: No
- Accepting Female Mentees: No
Program Description
ASPIRE volunteer advisors help high school students to envision a future of possibilities. They provide one-on-one mentoring that includes academic preparation, scholarship search, career exploration, college choice and financial aid. College is defined as any 2-year or 4-year college, or vocational/technical school. ASPIRE is not just for high-achieving or "at-risk" students but serves the whole student body. By being inclusive we are more likely to reach the student who believes a postsecondary education is unobtainable. ASPIRE Advisors are matched with 10 students. Currently there are more than 250 volunteers at the 28 schools. The ASPIRE program provides training and resource materials to volunteers mentors.
Ages of Youth in the Program
14 to 18
Description of Youth in the Program
Crook County High School students who request an ASPIRE advisor.
Quality Standards of Program
Youth Goals and Outcomes
-Dramatically increase the number of students receiving college scholarships and financial aid.
-Mentor and advise students in their post high school planning.
-Provide technical assistance for volunteer recruitment, screening, and supervision.
-Encourage citizen and community involvement in public schools.
Mentor Profile
Qualifications for ASPIRE Advisors: positive self-esteem, desire/ability to work and talk with students, sensitivity to problems faced by teenagers, dependability, strong sense of commitment, ability to maintain patient, non-judgmental attitude.
Types of Mentoring
- Volunteer with one youth (one-to-one mentoring)
Place Where Mentoring Occurs
- Site-based (limited to one location: school, activity center, workplace, etc.)
Hours Needed
- Weekday Mornings: 8 am to Noon
Contact Information
Web: aspireoregon.org
Contact: Michael Coe
Phone: (541) 416-6969
Email: lorianne.m.ellis@state.or.us
Locations Served
- Prineville
