Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for a mission that offers you a sense of purpose? Here’s a meaningful and fulfilling opportunity. Join our team of volunteers who love helping people. You may be the greatest influence in their life.
Richland students need you and so do we!
(An orientation for volunteers will precede each program.)
Volunteer Coordinators
Dee Ann Benson 972-761-6734
Cris Sanders 972-761-6743
Conversation Partners – Coordinator: Dee Ann Benson
If you speak English, this is the opportunity for you! Converse with foreign-born students studying English as a
second language. Meet once a week for one hour with 2 or 3 students. Wednesdays, February 3– April 14 or Thursdays, February 4–
April 15 in Crockett 102 from 12:30–1:30. Call 972-761-6743 for details.
Evening Conversation Partners – Coordinator: Chris Sanders
Do you prefer volunteering in the evening? Meet on Wednesdays, February 3–April 14 in Crocket 110
from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Call 972-761-6743 for details.
Reading Assistance Program (RAP) – Coordinator: Chris Sanders
Enjoy helping foreign-born students with reading English. Listen to them read and help them with pronunciation and comprehension. Reading materials are provided. “RAP” sessions meet Tuesdays, February 2 - April 13 in Crockett 102. Call 972-761-6743 for details.
Tutor/Mentor Program – Coordinator: Chris Sanders
Looking for a challenging, fulfilling opportunity to give some of your free time to others? Your payoff: intellectual, social, and cultural enrichment in a college environment. Tutor Richland students in math, accounting, English writing, history/government and science. Qualifications: A degree or expertise in your field of study and one to two hours per week at a scheduled time. All tutoring is done in Medina 216. Call 972-761-6743 for details.
R.E.A.D. (Reading Enhances Academic Development) New!
Assist students taking Developmental and ESOL Reading Classes
1 or 2 hours per week. One-on-one tutoring in comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking
and study skills. All tutoring is done in Medina 216. Training will be provided.
Call 972-761-6743 for details.