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Looking to make a change in your community?

Mentoring with Academy 4 is a great start.

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To help them succeed, Academy 4 mentors are equipped with training, an effective and easy-to-follow leadership curriculum, and fun + engaging activities.

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Become an Academy 4 mentor. The local nonprofit is seeking help from Fort Worthians looking to get involved in our community while also making a positive impact on local fourth graders This school year, Academy 4 will serve 36 schools across DFW and needs 3,000+ volunteer mentors to help fourth graders become leaders.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Each mentor is paired with a fourth grader for the entire year.
  2. During each session, the pairs work on lessons from a research-based leadership curriculum. They’ll set goals to grow while also building transformative relationships that increase the student’s sense of self-worth, enhance their outlook on life, and encourage academic performance.
  3. All it takes is 90 minutes of your time, one Friday a month during the school year.

Ready to get involved? Make a difference and mentor.

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