Being a grass roots organization, the Diversity Alliance has been created, heavily influenced, and grown by the continuous support of dedicated volunteers and community members. As Gail Harrison, Executive Director of the Diversity Alliance states, "Without volunteers, the Diversity Alliance is a just a good idea."
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Mentoring & Supporting Children The Migrant Mentoring Program matches community volunteers with a migrant child to meet weekly for duration of the family’s seasonal residence. The program improves academic achievement, develops cross-cultural connections, and increases access to the community for the children and their families. This program requires a yearly commitment to meet with mentees once a week. Recruitment for mentors begins in the early spring each year. learn more... The Migrant Summer Reading Program brings groups of volunteers to area migrant camps to read, play games, and socialize with children. learn more... Logistics & Event Planning The Lakeshore Region Summit on Race and Inclusion, a bi-annual event, requires a many volunteers to assist with pre-conference marketing, materials preparation, and logistics. learn more... Facilitating & Presenting The Calling All Colors program needs several facilitators to lead student groups through a provided dialogue/activity at each of the four conferences per year. We also seek out individuals with a passion for diversity and working with young people to become Advocates. These volunteers commit to working with a student group for 2-3 hours a week all school year long to facilitate provided curriculum and assist the students in creating real change in their schools, and community. learn more... The Diversity Alliance is always seeking volunteers to represent the organization at community events or to speak about programming at area churches and organizations. |
