May 2007

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Partner’s Program Going Strong in RISD


To nurture and encourage school and community spirit, Richardson Independent School District (RISD) came up with what is known as the RISD Partner’s Program. The program allows businesses and community groups to establish an ongoing, supportive relationship with one or more RISD schools through volunteerism and donations.

Because of RISD’s strong commitment to the students’ safety and well-being, there are certain qualifications a volunteer must meet. These include going through a detailed background check and filling out a one page application before being approved. It may sound like extra work, but once you are approved, the benefits of the program are unlimited.

With your specific volunteer opportunities, the business and/or community group is required to spend 30 to 45 minutes once a week, once a month or twice a month working one-on-one with a student. The choices are rather vast in what you can do with your student. You can eat lunch with a student and act as a role model for them, you can tutor students, read to students or you can even mentor students interested in your field of work.

Since not everyone has the time to volunteer, donations are always welcome. Since schools are frequently in need of equipment or materials for curriculum, enrichment projects, programs or events, certain partners may be in a position to donate such items as circumstances allow. The things that are most needed now are school supplies, teacher incentives and sponsorships for field trips.
Becoming a school or district partner through the RISD Partners Program offers a number of benefits for a business or community group. Partners are publicly recognized through a variety of methods by the school and district as an entity that has taken a leadership role in giving back to the community, long-term partners engender loyalty from the school and district community, often providing a competitive advantage for businesses and you can’t beat the personal satisfaction that comes with helping children.
To become a Partner, simply contact Richardson ISD at 469-593-0301. A staff member will answer your questions, discuss potential school and program partnership opportunities that exist within RISD and work to ensure that partnership resources are directed where most needed. You can also find out more information at www.risd.org.

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