There are many ways to make a difference in a student's world. It can be as little as an afternoon reading with a 9th grader whose parents work all day, or a weekend trip to an Open Space preserve to show the woods to a 10th grader — but it means a lot to these kids. To work with an adult who cares about their life and their future is a major boost for any child's self esteem — and it is especially true for this under-served community.

Any time that you can donate to EPAPA is greatly appreciated. Even if you have only an hour a week to spare, consider investing that hour with children who are working hard to make their dreams come true:

• Tutoring — We're always looking for after-school tutors to help improve our students' reading, writing and math scores.
• ESL Tutoring — Volunteer your time to help our students master basic English.
• College Application Advisor — Offer advice and wisdom to help guide our students through this exciting and often challenging process.
• Read Aloud with a Student — We have found that reading aloud, even (in fact, especially) in high school, is a powerful learning tool that has achieved dramatic results. Volunteering an hour or two of your time just to read with a student can make a huge impact.
• Be a Chaperone — If you enjoy visiting educational places you may be interested in accompanying a class on a field trip.
• Mentor for a Day — Come visit a classroom and speak about your profession.
• Fundraising — Join our fundraising committee to raise much needed funds for our students and school. In addition, you (or your company) can donate to our 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Even if you have a few hours to spare, EPAPA greatly appreciates your help. See what volunteering opportunities are available by contacting , our volunteer coordinator.

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