In the LEADERS 5 program, 5th graders take the leadership traits they learned the year prior in Academy 4 and put them into action! Fifth graders become mentors themselves to younger students in their schools, teaching them about leadership and spending quality time together.
The LEADERS 5 Program
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Challenges 5th graders and provides them with opportunities to BE LEADERS in their school and to serve their community.
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Reinforces the LEADERS acrostic learned in Academy 4 through living it and sharing it.
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Creates a stronger leadership culture in the school with a simple introduction to leadership for younger students.
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Fosters social-emotional development through a mentoring relationship between a 5th grader and their younger mentee.
Volunteer Roles
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Emcee the monthly Program Days
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Provide support during mentoring time
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Help facilitate Service Projects