What is TAP?

TAP operates a tutoring and mentoring program for inner-city boys which aims to boost their academic performance while developing their character. Most of the staff of this program are young high school, college, and young professional men who are committed to service and want to be generous with their time. All TAP's programs are run in conjunction with Tenley Study Center. We are eager to continue making the Tenley Achievement Program a great service to disadvantaged young men in the Washington D.C. area.

Basic information about volunteering at TAP during the school year

The Program:

During the school year, TAP's program takes place on Saturday mornings, and consists in several academic classes, tutoring, character talks, mentoring sessions, and sports.

Dates of program (Spring 2011):

1/29 - 5/7 (no program on 4/23); all program days are on Saturday mornings.

Times of program:

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location of program:

Tenley Achievement Program

**NEW LOCATION**

Programs take place at Community Academy Public Charter School

33 Riggs Road, NE

Washington D.C. 20011

[Near the intersection of Missouri Ave. and N. Capital St. By the Fort Totten Metro Station]

Commitment:

TAP asks that you commit to coming all or most of the Saturday's.

Job description for volunteers:

Volunteers at TAP usually assist in tutoring and mentoring boys and in overseeing sports. Volunteers who are in high school are assigned to TAP's elementary students (3rd - 6th grade), and older volunteers often are assigned to TAP's middle school (7th - 8th grade) and high school students.

Mandatory orientation meeting for all volunteers:

Elementary TAP Orientation (**All high school volunteers**)

DATE: Saturday, January 22

TIME: 11:30 - 1:30

LOCATION OF ORIENTATION (same as program): Hope Community Charter School--Lamond Campus

6200 Kansas Ave., NE

Washington D.C. 20011

[Near the intersection of Military Rd. and N. Capital St.]

TAP Orientation (All other volunteers)

DATE: Tuesday, January 25

TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

LOCATION OF ORIENTATION: Tenley Study Center, 4300 Garrison St., NW; Washington D.C. 20016

How to sign up:

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact one of the following persons:

• Miguel Leonardo, Director of TAP: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 202-363-4118
• Alejandro Berthe-Suarez, Director of Elementary TAP: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 202-363-4118

More information about TAP:

Tel. 202-363-4118

www.helpingkids.org