Every day, Byrne Urban Scholars is actively working to better at-risk students’ chances of graduating and building better lives for themselves. You can help us make that difference in a scholar’s life.
Mentor
Each scholar is paired with a mentor whom establishes a personal relationship, follows the scholar’s progress, and offers guidance, support and encouragement. Kids with mentors develop higher levels of self-confidence, improve their relationships with adults and peers, and see school in a more positive light.
We are currently recruiting mentors to be matched with students. Contact Nadine Bridges at 303-949-3863 or Email Nadine for more information.
Mentor Job Description
The steps toward becoming a mentor with Byrne Urban Scholars include:
- Complete the Mentor Application and submit it. Click to download: Mentor Application
- Interview with a case manager.
- Pass a background check (including fingerprinting) and reference check.
- Attend Mentor Orientation
Volunteer
Byrne Urban Scholars has volunteer opportunities related to our special events throughout the year. Check back frequently for updated information.
Marketing and Public Relations Help
We are also looking for volunteers to help with marketing and public relations. This type of work might include help in developing flyers, updating our website design and content, writing press releases and building media partnerships, and serving on our Marketing Committee. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please contact Amber Callender at 303 517.5488 or amberc@denverurbanscholars.org
Donate
As the Byrne family’s foundation only covers operating expenses, we rely on generous donations and grants to provide the four-year renewable scholarships for our scholars. One hundred percent of your donation goes to scholarships or other programming that directly impacts our scholars.
“What was happening with my family… it was just easier to give up. I didn’t even really want to go to high school. But Jason (mentor) showed me what life was all about.”
–Juan, Denver Urban Scholar graduate and college student
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