A Passion for Change February 11, 2009
Posted by basenjimomma in Service, STARS.Tags: change, Mentors, STARS, volunteer
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This is from the Stories page:
I can say that being a STARS mentor has changed me. Over the past 2 years my eyes have been opened to the desperate call for help by our youth. Yes, some of these individuals have been through more than I can even imagine or may have made terrible choices. The individuals who have asked to be a part of STARS are there because they have a sincere desire to improve in ways such as academics and personal relationships with their peers, family members, etc. so that they may move on to the next phase of their lives with the confidence they need in order to be the person they want to be and can be!
My current student is very different from most others I have met at Woodland. She is a refugee from a foreign country who was too old to be place in High School. Instead, she came to Job Corps. I can say that I have never seen a 19 yr old with more drive and ambition that this gal. She will be a woman who makes a difference and will bless whomever she comes into contact with! She certainly has blessed me.
YES, STARS volunteers are a team and ARE passionate about what we do and who we help. I’m thrilled to be a part of this program!!!!
Thanksgiving dinner SUCCESS November 19, 2008
Posted by starswatcher in STARS.Tags: Mentors, success, Thanksgiving. tutors
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Last night was the second annual STARS Thanksgiving Dinner. There were about 60 people and the food held out and there were leftovers. It was a group effort that everyone can be proud of being part of. After dinner we heard from some of the students about what they were thankful for, and it was overwhelmingly clear that they were thankful for the Mentors, Tutors, and the work of Mrs. Coliton to help them stay focused and on track in Job Corps.
Thank you to everyone who is part of the success story that STARS is writing in the lives of so many people, both students and volunteers. We have a lot to be thankful for.
I’ll post some pictures once I have them.
New Volunteers Join STARS October 23, 2008
Posted by woodlandstars in STARS.Tags: education, Mentors, STARS, Tutors, Volunteers, Woodland Job Corps
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Word has it STARS coordinator, Mrs. Coliton, trained four new volunteers Tuesday evening. Welcome to new tutors, Travis McCoy, and Jennifer Leete and new mentors Tysha Duncan and Natasha Gilmore. The STARS students and volunteers are excited to have you join them. This poster heard you received a challenge to bring in three more volunteers each. Good Luck and we look forward to meeting you at the 2nd Annual STARS Thanksgiving.
