Starfish Initiative

The Starfish Initiative is a not-for-profit organization that facilitates opportunities for economically disadvantaged high school students in Marion County to achieve their dream of becoming powerful, successful models for future Hoosier generations.
opportunities

Below are some opportunities for you to get involved with this great organization. But don't limit yourself to just these! If you're excited about their mission, give them a call to see what other needs you may be able to fill. Thanks for serving and have fun making a difference!

Mentor

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Description
Be a one-on-one mentor to a low-income high school student in Marion County.
Notes / Special Requirements
Volunteers need to be a college graduate, willing to commit to a one-on-one mentoring relationship for a minimum of two years.

Math Tutor

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Description
Individuals are needed as math tutors to area high school students in algebra I, algebra II, and geometry.
Notes / Special Requirements
Volunteers must be a college age student or older and able to pass a criminal background check.

Spanish Tutor

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Description
Individuals are needed to tutor area high school students in Spanish I and II.
Notes / Special Requirements
Volunteers must be a college age student or older and able to pass a criminal background check.

Science Tutor

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Description
Individuals needed to tutor area high school students in biology, chemistry, and zoology.
Notes / Special Requirements
Volunteers must be a college age student or older and able to pass a criminal background check.

Activities Coordinator

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Description
Individuals needed to assist coordinator in organizing activities for area high school students G.E. monthly meeting reunions, camps, college trips, spring break trips, volunteer public serve and cookouts.
Notes / Special Requirements
Volunteers must be a college age student or older and able to pass a criminal background check.

Graphic Artist

Starts: March 1st, 2009

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Description
Assist C.O.O. in the development of communication pieces for the organization's G.E. general info, mentor recruitment flyers, banner ads, blogs, myspace design, website, maint., etc.
Notes / Special Requirements
Volunteers must be a high school or college student with a flair for the unusual in design.

Provide Lunch or Dinner for M.E. Camp

Starts: June 8th, 2009

Ends: June 26th, 2009

Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Description
We are looking for groups to provide, prepare and serve lunch for 40 of our young Scholars and camp staff at Starfish Initiative. This is a great service project for youth groups or service clubs. In addition to serving Lunch Monday-Thursday, we also need a group to provide, prepare and serve dinner to the parents of Scholars on Thursday Evenings. We are expecting 50 people to attend.
Notes / Special Requirements
Please contact Neal Gore at Starfish Initiative to volunteer or for more information. (317) 452-8578 neal@starfishinitiative.org