Volunteer Opportunities

We’re always looking for volunteer tutors as well as people to work on projects to help our organization. Contact Sandy Ogburn, at sogburn@achievedurham.org to see how we can get you involved.

Examples of volunteer opportunities include:

  • Tutoring
  • Arranging for a representative of the Achievement Academy to speak to your organization, congregation, or business
  • Write about us in your neighborhood newsletter, church pamphlet, newspaper, journal, blog…
  • Assist with annual graduation ceremonies
  • Share your expertise in a “Munch and Learn” session; where students learn about jobs and job skills, life skills, or training opportunities

Josh's Story

Josh tells his own story: “February 2008 marked a year since I became a student at the Achievement Academy. When I first started at the Achievement Academy I was 16 and my reading was at a sixth grade level. The last grade I passed in public school was eighth.

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