Each year, university students volunteer as mentors to help mentees with completing homework, reinforcing reading and math skills, and participating in enrichment and recreational activities.  Al’s Pals mentors commit one afternoon weekly, Mondays- Thursdays, from 2:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. for 10 weeks during the semester to serve elementary students in 1st through 5th grades at local school sites. It’s a great way to get involved and meet fellow students while making a difference in children’s lives.

Note from Al’s Pals Leadership

I invite you to help us serve the youth in Tuscaloosa through the Al’s Pals program. Our community partners and schools we serve are excited to have us in their after- school programs.  As an educator, I challenge you to really take the time to invest in the lessons, resources, and activities that are planned for you and your mentee to make your time together fantastic.

Thank you and look forward to a great year!

Recruitment

Al’s Pals Fall 2024 semester starts September 9th and we start serving in the schools September 16th.

We will open Spring 2025 applications, Nov. 4th,Please check our Al’s Pals Instagram, @Al’sPalsUA, click the link in the bio to complete our application for Spring 2025.

A completed application and background check are required before you are placed as mentor in the Al’s Pals program. The link for the background check is in the application.

Leadership

Staff

  • Dasia Rancher, Coordinator, Al’s Pals

Team Leader

Noelle Smith

Assistant Team Leaders

  • Pierce Austin
  • TJ Carter
  • Haven Daly
  • Aniyah Kingston
  • Delaney Maze
  • Yianna Papadopoulos
  • Mariska Perdick
  • Ally Porritt
  • Sammi Samler
  • JD Ruiz

Contact Al’s Pals

alspals@ua.edu

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