WU Community Service Groups - Community Service Office

Niños
Created: 05/02/06
Last Modified: 04/03/07

Group Information

Group Web
http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~rll/

Group Email
mvbraxs@wustl.edu

Affiliations
Spanish Language Volunteer Program, Student Union Recognized

Membership
Undergraduate

Group Description
Tutoring and mentoring group for Hispanic (mostly Mexican) elementary school students in the South side of St. Louis. Tutoring includes language skills help, simple math, and other fun learning activities ***Some proficiency in Spanish is required

Special Events
ALAS's AMISTAD invites us (date TBD, once a semester)

How to Get Involved
You must have a working knowledge of Spanish. Days are EITHER Tuesdays or Thursdays, hours are 4-7p both days, transportation provided. At least a semester-long committment is expected.

Group Contact Information

Contact #1
Julia Burns, Leader, JBurns23@WUSTL.EDU

Contact #2
Rebecca Schenk, President,

Contact #3
Sophia Agapova, Leader,

Advisor
Virginia Braxs, mvbraxs@wustl.edu

Additional Officer/Advisor Info
Ridgley Hall 416, phone 935-4507

Need More Help?

Contact us for more assistance
communityservice@wustl.edu
935-5599
Danforth University Center, room 250

"I think it is important to recognize that people are just people, and that we need to share our knowledge and ideas with each other. Community service is just as much about changing yourself at the same time you’re affecting someone else's life."
-Tara Fridhandler, 07