Lake Washington School District’s LINKS program, which helps students achieve their goals and make a difference in their overall school experience by matching them with volunteers, is recruiting community volunteers.

Volunteers meet once a week with a student or a small group of students to practice math, reading, writing or science. Volunteer opportunities include being an academic mentor, providing classroom help or tutoring students during after-school study programs. The needs in middle and high school study programs are increasing.

Volunteers are needed throughout Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish and they are asked to commit one hour per week. Currently, LINKS has 40 unmet requests for volunteers from staff, and the requests range from kindergarten through high school.

Elementary school requests include classroom volunteers to help kids with reading, writing and math. Middle and high school staff have requested volunteers to work with students during lunch time and after-school study programs. While some students are struggling with science and math, others need help with writing and organizational skills. Organizational skills help students keep track of assignments and test dates.

To learn more about LINKS volunteer opportunities, visit the LINKS page on the school districtwebsite. To register for an upcoming volunteer orientation, email Nanci Wehr at nwehr@lwsd.org or call (425) 936-1410.