RAMP is a career-focused program for youth with disabilities involved with or at-risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system. Volunteers will serve as support and mentors to the youth. Mentors are needed during and, once a relationship is established with youth, possibly after school if that works for both the youth and mentor. RAMP is under our High School High Tech Program, a community-based partnership of parents, educators, rehabilitation professionals and business representatives working together to encourage high school students with disabilities to explore the fields of science, engineering and technology through mentoring, job skills, transition and internships for at-risk teens with disabilities. Includes campus meetings, company tours and internships.
Mentors must be at least 21 years old. Meetings are held at a high school in downtown Houston every Monday from 1:45pm-2:30pm. Mentors are NOT required to be at every meeting but are encouraged to attend as often as their schedule allows. We also encourage checking in with mentees via email or texts.
Every youth is one caring adult away from becoming a success story. You can be that caring adult and make a difference. We hope to work with you soon as a mentor with the RAMP program.
Contact: Yvonne Kelly, RAMP Coordinator 832-851-0315, YKelly@eastersealshouston.org
Background check required through Program and PRIOR to volunteer experience. (UNVETTED VOLUNTEERS WHO SHOW UP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)
Allow at least 3 days for background check and sign up is not guaranteed until you have been confirmed via Jacquie Privitera
Signed waiver required upon check in for volunteer opportunity.
