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Become a School-Year Mentor

Empower Young Lives: Become a School-Year Mentor at Shake-A-Leg Miami!

Saturdays · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · School year, plus 3 trainings
All ages
SALM Coconut Grove
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When
Saturdays · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · School year, plus 3 trainings
Half day
6 AM
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
8 PM
Who can join
All ages
Cost
No cost to take part
Where
SALM Coconut Grove
2620 S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Accessible docks, lifts and fleet
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About the program

Are you ready to make a lasting impact while earning community service hours? As a School-Year Mentor in our "We Can Sail" program, you'll help children with disabilities discover the joy of sailing and watersports. This is more than just volunteering—it's a chance to grow, learn, and make a difference.

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Program Highlights

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"We Can Sail" Program: As a mentor, you’ll be integrated into our "We Can Sail" program, guiding children through the exciting world of sailing and watersports. This immersive experience is designed to develop your mentoring skills and build lasting memories for both you and the kids.

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Comprehensive Training: To ensure you’re fully prepared, you’ll attend three required mentor training sessions. These sessions are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your role.

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The experience

Why Join Us?

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Transformative Experience: Being a mentor is about more than just assisting; it's about empowering children, building friendships, and gaining a deep understanding of what it means to lead and inspire.

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Boost Your College Applications: Your hands-on experience working with children with disabilities will set you apart in college applications. It’s a powerful way to demonstrate your leadership, compassion, and commitment to community service.

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Earn Community Service Hours: Fulfill your school’s community service requirements while engaging in a rewarding and enriching experience.

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The details

Requirements

High School Students: You must be a high school student interested in gaining community service hours and learning how to work with children with disabilities.

Commitment to Training: Attendance at all three mentor training sessions is mandatory.

Passion and Enthusiasm: A genuine interest in helping others and a love for the water are key.

Background check: Required for everyone who works with Shake-A-Leg Miami.

Before you come

Ready to Set Sail?

Take the first step toward making a difference. Register Now to become a School-Year Mentor at Shake-A-Leg Miami!

For more information or if you have any questions about the mentorship program, please contact us at mentors@shakealegmiami.org.

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Every program runs from a universally accessible campus: roll-on docks, lifts, adaptive boats and trained staff. Tell us what you need and we will plan around it.
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Become a School-Year Mentor

Empower Young Lives: Become a School-Year Mentor at Shake-A-Leg Miami!

When
Saturdays
Ages
All ages
Where
Coconut Grove
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Questions? Call 305-858-5550 or write to info@shakealegmiami.org
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