The Pen Pal Program is a partnership between the Center for Diversity & Enrichment and the grade school in West Liberty, Iowa. University of Iowa students write letters to elementary-aged children throughout the academic year. In the spring, the elementary students visit campus to meet their pen pals. Some of the goals of the Pen Pal Program include:
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promoting positive self-esteem for grade school students
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increasing grade school students' motivation for academic success and interest in college
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developing and practicing writing skills of grade school students
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providing all program participants with a greater understanding and appreciation of diversity
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helping The University of Iowa become more responsive to the needs of the Pen Pal participant communities
What are the benefits in participating?
Your dedicated commitment to volunteering with the Pen Pal Program will have many benefits, such as:
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making a valuable contribution to a student's learning
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counting toward the 10,000 Hours Show. To learn more about this opportunity, follow this link: http://www.uiowa.edu/~tenk/index.shtml
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being a positive role model for a grade school student
Become a Pen Pal
If you are a registered student at The University of Iowa, you are eligible to volunteer in the Pen Pal program. Signing up is easy—just stop by 24 Phillips Hall learn more.
We will use your answers to match you with an elementary student from the school.
