Are you interested in connecting with the Fort Collins community, building relationships, and gaining mentorship experience with youth? The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC) is now recruiting student mentors to work with 4th-6th grade Poudre School District students for the 2018-2019 academic year. Explore is primarily focused on discussions of identity, discrimination and stereotypes of Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American(APIDA) people in the media and in everyday life. In this program, CSU student volunteers(Guides) and students(Explorers) reflect on their identities and learn to empower each other. We will be meeting approximately every other Sunday during the Fall and Spring semesters from 10 AM – 12 PM on CSU’s main campus unless otherwise noted. There will also be a mandatory training for Guides. This is a valuable opportunity for students to gain leadership skills, interpersonal communication skills, and develop meaningful relationships.

Through mentoring, CSU students help youth gain a positive view of one’s possibilities and cultural pride. The goals of the program are to explore identity, community, and different experiences to foster connected and confident selves.

CSU Students: Please fill out the CSU Student Application and email to explore@colostate.edu by Friday, September 21.

Parents: Please fill out the Parent Applications and email to explore@colostate.edu by Friday, September 21, 2018

Applications can also be delivered to the APACC office in the Lory Student Center room 333. Feel free to email us at explore@colostate.edu with any questions you have.

Schedule: The PALS and Explore 2018-2019 schedule is now available here.