Mentor a child. Schools, community organizations and other programs all offer opportunities to share yourself with a child who needs adult attention. The Volunteer Center of Durham offers a one-stop Website for finding mentor opportunities. The site links to traditional mentoring programs, NC Graduation Project and Futures for Kids.  Find it all online at
http://ez-websites.net/tp42/Page.asp?ID=168471

Volunteer to help in a school. Virtually all Durham Public Schools need volunteers to speak to classes, help students read, prepare materials, accompany field trips and provide a multitude of other services.  Learn more. http://dpsnc.net/community/get-involved/volunteers

Participate in the NC Graduation Project as a mentor or project judge. Students must complete the North Carolina Graduation Project in order to graduate from high school. This new requirement will help students connect their studies to the real world. Students need mentors in their chosen field of study as well as judges to help grade their finished projects. Learn more about how you can get involved. http://dpsnc.net/programs-services/academics/graduation-project

Help your faith community or civic organization set up an after-school tutoring or homework program. Most school-based tutoring occurs during the school day. Faith communities and civic groups can offer after-school programs that help with homework and provide extra support for students at risk of falling behind. Talk with your school principal about ways your group can support schools.  http://www.dpsnc.net/images/pdf/SchoolsList.pdf

Donate to provide scholarships or help teachers. The Durham Public Schools Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to students who desire to attend college.  Contribute to the Foundation at http://www.dpsscholarshipfoundation.org/help.html
Or visit donorschoose.org  http://www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html?zone=301 to help fund a teacher project directly.