BECOME A MENTOR TODAY! We connect youth ages 8-18 with adults to form relationships that provide youth with a safe avenue to express their feelings and frustrations, improve their self-esteem, foster positive self-identity, give youth opportunities to explore new interests and develop hobbies, and motivate them to pursue higher education.
Mentor Qualifications:
- Over the age of 21
- Pass background and reference checks
- Have lifestyle compatible with mentoring for at least one year
- Commitment to making a difference in a young person's life
- Located in DMV Area
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
14 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC 20016, US
AALEAD's mission is to empower AAPI youth in underserved communities through culturally responsive programming and advocacy. AALEAD's vision is that of a United States in which all youth are supported, empowered, and celebrated within equitable, abundant, and thriving communities.
About Our Work: AALEAD recognizes the complex challenges to academic and social success that low-income and underserved Asian Pacific American youth face in their homes, schools, and communities. Its educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities - offered in after-school, summer, and mentoring programs in Washington DC, Montgomery County (Maryland), and Fairfax County (Virginia) - serve as safe spaces for youth to develop the skills they need to be confident, engaged, and successful.
Youth 8-18 have the opportunity to be matched, one-on-one, with a supportive mentor who encourages responsible behavior, strong life skills, academic success, and positive self-identity. Culturally and linguistically appropriate services for these youth are all too rare - but AALEAD makes them possible.
History: AALEAD was founded in 1998 by Ms. Sandy Dang to initially serve the large Vietnamese refugee population in the District. Ms. Dang witnessed the same needs and types of challenges she faced as a recent refugee to the United States just a few years back. Her vision was to create and grow a community organization that belonged to the community. The rest is history! In May 2023, AALEAD celebrated its 25th year of service as a leading youth-serving organization in the DMV's AAPI community.
MD 20815
July 22, 2024
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