I Have a Dream Foundation-Oregon
Run by "I Have a Dream" Foundation
Program Details
Recruitment Status
- Accepting Male Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Female Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Male Mentees: No
- Accepting Female Mentees: No
Program Description
"I Have a Dream" - Oregon was founded in 1990 to help low income children achieve success in school and college.
"I Have a Dream" - Oregon is pioneering an innovative approach to enhancing college success for some of the most at-risk students in the community. For the last 20 years the organization has demonstrated that with the right supports, children from disadvantaged backgrounds can become educated, contributing members of their community. By focusing on giving them the tools they need to reach success, the likelihood that they will become a societal liability is minimized. The majority of participants come from families where one or more of their parents did not complete high school, yet "I Have Dream" - Oregon has had remarkable success helping students to be the first in their family to attend college.
Ages of Youth in the Program
5 to 11
Description of Youth in the Program
Many of the students that we work with are from low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. Several speak English as a second language.
Quality Standards of Program
All volunteers are screened and will receive a background check prior to being accepted into the program. Training will be provided. Volunteers will receive ongoing support from staff after they have been matched to an opportunities. Volunteers must be able to commit one hour per week.
Youth Goals and Outcomes
The "I Have a Dream" Oregon program's goal is to increase reading, writing, and math testing scores. In addition, you will help foster social and cultural awareness, provide exposure to post high school education, and help develop leadership skills. You'll be working with one of the most innovative programs in public education and partnering with the very best programs available.
Mentor Profile
Goal of Mentorship: increase reading, writing, and math testing scores.
Qualifications: Active Listener, Good Communication Skills, Consistent and Dependable, Ability to respect and participate in the Dreamer's Culture, Patience, Flexibility and Openness, Respect for Individuals and their Right to Make their Own Choices, An Encouraging and Engaging Personality.
Commitment: We ask our Mentors to commit to one hour per week for one full school year.
Responsibilities: As a Mentor it is your goal to build a relationship with your Dreamer. This may include, but is not limited to, being a tutor, talking or playing games, finding out the interests of your Mentee and providing enrichment activities around them and always encouraging your Dreamer to succeed. A Mentor is not a substitute parent or a financial provider.
Types of Mentoring
- Volunteer with one youth (one-to-one mentoring)
- Volunteer(s) with one or more youth (group or team)
Place Where Mentoring Occurs
- Community-based (community activities might include, sports, meals, museums, concerts, etc.)
- Site-based (limited to one location: school, activity center, workplace, etc.)
Hours Needed
- Weekday Mornings: 8 am to Noon
- Weekday Afternoon: Noon to 3 pm
- Weekday After School: 3 pm to 5 pm
- Weekday Evenings: 5 pm to 9 pm
- Weekend
Contact Information
Web: www.ihaveadreamoregon.org
Contact: Simon Tam
Phone: (503) 287-7203
Email: simon.tam@ihaveadreamoregon.org
Locations Served
- Multnomah County
