HAVE FUN, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Hundreds of Pilots can tell you, participating in Adopt-A-Pilot will be one of the best volunteer experiences of your life. It's a rewarding way to make a lasting difference, and since you're sharing what you already know, it's simple!
The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 30. With just two days left to register, don't wait! Go to the Adopt-A-Pilot web site and register now.
If you have any questions, just e-mail us at adoptapilot@wnco.com. Just in case, here are answers to some frequently asked registration questions:
Q: What if I'd like to participate, but I don't have all my school and teacher information confirmed yet?
A: No problem. So that you don't miss the deadline, just register with your personal information, and then send us the school and teacher information as soon as you can at adoptapilot@wnco.com. Put "Registration Info" in the Subject line (and make sure to include your full name and Pilot number so we can match your school info to your original registration).
Q: Do I need to find a school in a Southwest city, or can I work with a class anywhere?
A: Any city, town or village will do! Adopt-A-Pilot has been designed to work for you. So whether you're being adopted by a class in a major metropolis or one just down the street from your home, Adopt-A-Pilot is anywhere you want to be.
Q: What if I'm a little nervous to teach the Adopt-A-Pilot curriculum?
A: Now in its twelfth year, it's clear from thousands of Pilots' experience that it's not so much what you say, but the time and attention you give the students that makes the biggest impact. The Adopt-A-Pilot curriculum is provided as a guide -- it's there to give you relevant topics to present -- but please feel free to customize the lessons or even add your own. And as many Pilots have found, it's often stories from their own life, education and career that the students love to hear. So no worries, just jump in and share what comes naturally!
Q: What if I can't make all four visits to the classroom, or if I can't fit the visits within four consecutive weeks?
A: Again, while Adopt-A-Pilot offers guidelines, the program is extremely flexible. The greatest impact comes from having a mentor care about the students. Whatever time you can give -- in whatever time-frame that works for you and your teacher January through May 2010 -- will be great!
