Who are we?
- What is Connect2Better and what do they do?
A: We provide guidance and services to empower students who want to reach their full potential in their education and career. We offer public speaking workshops, math for Jr. High school students, academic counseling, and mentorship sessions.
A: We provide guidance and services to empower students who want to reach their full potential in their education and career. We offer public speaking workshops, math for Jr. High school students, academic counseling, and mentorship sessions.
Volunteer
- How many hours am I required to volunteer?
A: If you would like to volunteer, we would like you to be able to volunteer at least 2 hours a week and be able to commit for 3 months.
- I am a student, how do I apply as a volunteer?
A: You must be at least 14 years old. If you are volunteering to fulfill your community service hours, please call us directly. (All volunteers will be screened, consent must be given to allow us to access Megan's Law)
- Will I be paid as a volunteer?
A: No, but students will get community volunteer hours and you will be developing leadership skills.
- What will I do as a volunteer?
A: You will be tasked with any assignments that correlate with your interest and strengths.
- Who will I be working with?
A: You will be working with students between the ages of 12 - 21.
- When are most of your volunteer hours?
A: It depends on your volunteer role and your availability.
- How do I contact you for more information about volunteering?
A: Please email us at [email protected] or call us at (408) 681-8527
A: If you would like to volunteer, we would like you to be able to volunteer at least 2 hours a week and be able to commit for 3 months.
- I am a student, how do I apply as a volunteer?
A: You must be at least 14 years old. If you are volunteering to fulfill your community service hours, please call us directly. (All volunteers will be screened, consent must be given to allow us to access Megan's Law)
- Will I be paid as a volunteer?
A: No, but students will get community volunteer hours and you will be developing leadership skills.
- What will I do as a volunteer?
A: You will be tasked with any assignments that correlate with your interest and strengths.
- Who will I be working with?
A: You will be working with students between the ages of 12 - 21.
- When are most of your volunteer hours?
A: It depends on your volunteer role and your availability.
- How do I contact you for more information about volunteering?
A: Please email us at [email protected] or call us at (408) 681-8527
Donation
What items am I able to donate?
A: Everything listed in the survey is heavily appreciated, but we do not accept clothing, jewelry, handbags, household appliances, and furniture. Contact us at [email protected] if you need more information about what you can donate.
- How do I obtain my tax receipts?
A: If you donated cash, we will issue your receipt with our EIN number for your tax deduction.
A: Everything listed in the survey is heavily appreciated, but we do not accept clothing, jewelry, handbags, household appliances, and furniture. Contact us at [email protected] if you need more information about what you can donate.
- How do I obtain my tax receipts?
A: If you donated cash, we will issue your receipt with our EIN number for your tax deduction.
Services
- How do I qualify for your services?
A: Please refer to the Assistance page and fill out our questionnaire, from there we will get back to you within 3 business days
- What is your mentorship program?
A: Studies show that with proper guidance, students are more likely to succeed in their chosen field. We attempt to pair students with professionals mentors to lead them in the right direction
- How much time am I given to be spent with my mentor?
A: That will depend upon the goals that you are trying to achieve and the number of sessions that may be needed.
- Is your math program only for Jr. High students?
A: Yes, for now.
- Are your instructors teachers?
A: Yes, all instructors are experienced or credentialed in their fields of instruction.
- What is your definition of academic counseling?
A: We help guide and develop to ensure your full potential in your studies by finding out your strengths and weaknesses together.
- What are your Workshops/Seminars?
A: Please see our Programs tab.
A: Please refer to the Assistance page and fill out our questionnaire, from there we will get back to you within 3 business days
- What is your mentorship program?
A: Studies show that with proper guidance, students are more likely to succeed in their chosen field. We attempt to pair students with professionals mentors to lead them in the right direction
- How much time am I given to be spent with my mentor?
A: That will depend upon the goals that you are trying to achieve and the number of sessions that may be needed.
- Is your math program only for Jr. High students?
A: Yes, for now.
- Are your instructors teachers?
A: Yes, all instructors are experienced or credentialed in their fields of instruction.
- What is your definition of academic counseling?
A: We help guide and develop to ensure your full potential in your studies by finding out your strengths and weaknesses together.
- What are your Workshops/Seminars?
A: Please see our Programs tab.
