Welcome to The Chiselers Volunteer Database
At The Chiselers, our mission is to support students who are navigating the complex challenges associated with fatherlessness and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). These experiences, which can include abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, can have profound and lasting effects on a child’s emotional, psychological, and social development.
Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to address these challenges head-on, providing students with the tools and support they need to overcome their circumstances. However, the guidance of compassionate community mentors is essential to making a lasting impact in the lives of these students.
The Role of Community Mentors
Mentors play a critical role in the lives of students who have been impacted by fatherlessness and other ACEs. As a mentor, you can:
Provide Emotional Support: Students affected by ACEs often struggle with feelings of isolation, fear, and uncertainty. A mentor offers a stable, caring presence that helps these students feel valued and understood.
Encourage Academic Success: Mentors can help students stay on track academically, offering tutoring, encouragement, and motivation to help them achieve their full potential.
Guide Positive Life Choices: With the guidance of a mentor, students are more likely to make healthy, positive decisions that steer them away from risky behaviors and towards a brighter future.
Mentorship is about more than just helping with homework; it’s about being a role model, a listener, and a source of encouragement and stability.
How Our Volunteer Database Works
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We invite community members who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children affected by ACEs to register in our volunteer database. By signing up, you become part of a network of mentors ready to provide crucial support.
Complete our online registration form, where you can list your skills, availability, and the areas where you feel you can make the most impact.
 Once registered, your profile becomes accessible to participating school districts. Schools will select mentors based on their specific needs and the fit with your skills and availability.
 If selected, the school district will contact you directly to arrange your involvement. Your role may include tutoring, mentoring, or simply being a supportive presence for students who need it most.
For Schools and Organizations
Our platform allows school districts and other organizations to search and select volunteers from our comprehensive database to meet their specific needs. Schools can:
Search the Volunteer Database: Filter volunteers based on skills, availability, and other criteria relevant to supporting students impacted by ACEs.
Connect with Volunteers: Once a suitable mentor is identified, the school district can directly reach out and coordinate the volunteer’s involvement.
Provide Feedback: After the engagement, schools can share feedback on the volunteer’s impact, helping to continually improve the program.
Why Your Involvement Matters
Children who experience fatherlessness and other ACEs face significant barriers to success, including higher risks of mental health issues, academic struggles, and difficulty forming healthy relationships. Research shows that mentorship can play a transformative role in helping these students overcome their challenges:
Better Emotional Outcomes: Students with mentors often develop stronger emotional resilience and are better equipped to cope with the effects of ACEs.
Improved Academic Performance: Mentorship can help bridge gaps in learning and foster a positive attitude towards education.
Reduced Risky Behaviors: A mentor’s guidance can steer students away from harmful behaviors and towards making constructive choices for their future.
Your involvement as a mentor can make a profound difference in a child’s life, helping them to heal, grow, and thrive despite their challenging circumstances.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us