What is a
MEN Volunteer?
A MEN volunteer can fulfill many different needs. A
volunteer is an extra pair of hands, and/or an extra
measure of personal warmth, a valuable “special” resource
for classroom enrichment, a bridge between the school and
the community.
MEN volunteers come in all sizes and shapes to share their talents according to their interests and special abilities.
The common ingredients, which they all possess, are
warmth and enthusiasm!
A college degree or formal education is not necessary to
become a MEN volunteer. Many of the jobs available
require people with all kinds of skills, and there is always
training available for those who want it. A MEN volunteer
must love people – especially children – and must
have an open mind, a positive attitude and a willingness to
work with children.
A MEN volunteer supplements and compliments the work of the classroom teacher. The MEN volunteer makes a
difference to many: the child, his/her family, his/her
teacher and the entire community. A MEN volunteer
gives students a chance to see positive male role models
involved in school activities in a helpful relationship.
MEN in Education Wins State Award
At the recent Texas Association of Partners in Education (TAPE) awards banquet, MEN president Mike Warren accepts the Crystal Award in the category of Texas Parent Involvement Partnership for a medium school district. Also pictured is Zenda Johnson, PISD Coordinator for Partnerships. |
