VOLUNTEER FOR COLLEGE SUMMIT THIS SUMMER!


What: College Summit is seeking 25-30 individuals to serve as Writing Coaches at one of three Summer Workshops it will host this July.

Writing Coaches work with high school juniors (peer leaders) to complete a common college application and draft an accompanying personal statement/essay. Writing Coaches participate in a 4-hour training session on Thursday, July 8th. Each Writing Coach will oversee a class of 4-6 students, beginning Friday, July 9th, at 9:00 a.m. College Summit staff and other volunteers will assist Writing Coaches, as needed, in the classroom. Approx. 50 high school juniors representing 12 South Carolina high schools will be in attendance at the workshop.

When: July 8-11, 2010
Volunteers are expected to be present for the duration of the workshop.
Campus housing and meals are provided free of charge to volunteers.

Where: College of Charleston
 Charleston, SC

(Volunteers are also needed for two workshops that will be hosted on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC in July 2010.)

Why: Workshops are designed to inspire students to be change agents in their respective high school by motivating their peers to stay on the college path.  At each workshop, rising seniors receive intensive training in navigating the college admissions process, writing a compelling personal statement, developing a well-matched college list, learning about financial aid options, and completing a common college application. Students also participate in leadership development activities and team-building exercises.


To sign-up to volunteer, contact David Howard, Office Associate, at (803)516-4877 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).