We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who are interested in becoming mentors or workshop leaders for youth in our community. Whether you’re an educator, professional, activist, or community leader, your voice and experience can make a lasting impact.
This form is designed to help us learn more about you—your areas of expertise, availability, and your interest in working with youth across different age groups. In addition to mentorship, we are also looking for individuals interested in leading workshops on topics that can educate, motivate, and empower our youth.
By submitting this form, you are expressing interest in becoming part of a meaningful movement to uplift and support Black and other youth of color through mentorship, workshop facilitation, guidance, and connection. Some of our programs currently in need of mentors and workshop leaders include Summer Bridge, ACT-SO, Healthcare Pathways, and more!
Click here to apply!
Academic, Cultural, Technological, And Scientific Olympics (Act-So)
ACT-SO is a year-long youth achievement program that begins in August of each year in local communities nationwide. In more than 200 local communities throughout the U.S., ACT-SO adult volunteers recruit students and mentors. Students work with mentors to from August to April to develop their projects and performances for the local competition.
For over thirty years, the mission of ACT-SO has been to prepare, recognize, and reward youth of African descent who exemplify scholastic and artistic excellence.
ACT-SO includes 32 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, business, and performing and visual arts. More than 260,000 young people have participated from the program since its inception.
Once local competitions are held, the gold medalists (those with scores between 95-100 in their category) are invited to compete on a national level. The National Competition, held every July in conjunction with the NAACP National Convention, is the ACT-SO culminating event.
ACT-SO is a community based program that provides multiple opportunities for involvement. Community members may participate as: Chairpersons, mentors, sponsors, organizers, competitors, benefactors, educational partners, etc.. The program receives support from schools, local businesses, community organizations, churches, foundations, major corporations and individuals. For more detailed criteria and information about how to get involved, please contact the National ACT-SO office.
ACT-SO is a community based program that provides multiple opportunities for involvement. Community members may participate as: Chairpersons, mentors, sponsors, organizers, competitors, benefactors, educational partners, etc.. The program receives support from schools, local businesses, community organizations, churches, foundations, major corporations and individuals. For more detailed criteria and information about how to get involved, please contact the National ACT-SO office.
Mission
As a participant in NAACP youth programs your child will learn the positive aspects of the African-American culture through, Art and History. We offer you and Your child access to culturally positive literature through our public library and partnership with both the Eugene public Library and the SMART reading program!
By supporting the same cause of self awareness through knowledge, leadership through experience, civic involvement and responsibility and progressive perspective of the future we can build the community we all look for.
Hours and Location
The Annie Mims Public Library is Open 9-2 pm 330 High Street
Check out all that is happening at the Mims House for youth of Color.
Located at 330 High the Historic Mims House is an open community Space where communication and leadership are supported.
HIV Alliance
Drop in times
Tuesday-Thursday: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Clear Lake Elementary (4646 Barger Drive, Eugene OR 97402).
Services
- Case Management
- Substance Use Disorder, Behavioral and Medical
Health Advocacy - Housing Support
- DHS Benefit Enrollment
Assistance
- Harm reduction supplies
- Food / Hygiene Services
- Information on Additional
Resources - Testing Services
Eligibility
These services are available for anyone in Lane County that self-identifies as Black,
Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
For questions or concerns reach out to:
Kharina Miramontes
(458) 239-3464
The NAACP Youth Councils’ mission is to educate, connect, and motivate local youth toward collective community involvement, cultural pride, and strong cross cultural relationships to buildup strong youth in our communities.
The NAACP has established a line of communication and collaboration with our local high schools and institutions of higher learning (LCC, U of O), to provide a dynamic and well supported platform for youth development. The hours that students spend in Youth Council activities, fundraising, social events, or community outreach projects will count as Community Service volunteer hours; and, the lessons learned while in the program will last a lifetime.
Youth Council is a parliamentary council, within the NAACP organization. Members are asked to act as ambassadors to their respective schools representing and practicing the principles of the council — justice and dignity for all people!
…Because it was the YOUTH that fought for our Civil Rights in the 1960’s; it was the YOUTH who protested and boycotted against the Jim Crow laws; it was the YOUTH who stood against apartheid in the 1980’s; it was the YOUTH who forced society and the world to change; and, today, we need our YOUTH to lead and pave the way for the next generations, as our forefathers did for us!
To become a Youth Council member in the NAACP the dues are $10, good for 1 year. Youth Council members meet at the Bi-weekly Youth Council meeting.
