Deep Root Center hosts many volunteers throughout the academic year who share their interests with our student members by mentoring our youth, becoming reading buddies, assisting with hands-on projects, and helping with behind the scenes essentials.  By donating their time and knowledge, volunteers greatly benefit our members and staff, helping us realize our principles of community-based education.

Volunteering at Deep Root Center in the Age of COVID-19

Deep Root Center will be open September 2020 with modifications and a safety plan in place. As part of that Safety Plan, all of our volunteers will be engaging with our students virtually via a video conferencing platform or app. We are suggesting that SLU - CBL students use the Discord App to connect with Deep Root Center students. Other volunteers from the community may use Google Duo or Zoom. * Deep Root Center staff will review your application and contact you via email to schedule a time to talk. During that conversation we will discuss what you are interested in sharing with our students and the amount of time you are available to spend each week. Based on that info, the staff will then pair you with the student(s) who is a good match. A DRC staff person will sit in on the first conversation when you meet the student to help facilitate a schedule that will work for both of you. After that, you will meet with the young person virtually on their own.

Thank you for considering sharing your talents with the DRC community.

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