DARTS - Learning Buddies - Intergenerational Mentoring

For over 25 years, DARTS Learning Buddies Program has served Dakota County communities by connecting older community members with K-5 students to work together on classwork, share experiences, and learn from one another for 1-2 hours each week throughout the school year.

Become a Learning Buddy!

Volunteer 1-2 Hours per week
Help students with Math, Reading, Science, or Art
Mentor K-5 students
Connect with other volunteers
Participate in ongoing training and support

Make a difference in the life of a student. Foster connections. Consider becoming a Learning Buddy.

Learn how you can take part by calling 651-455-1560.

Join the Pen Pal Program!

If traveling or time commitment is an issue, there is another way to get involved. Ask about our Pen Pal Program!

Volunteer Pen Pals write letters to 2nd and 3rd graders from assigned classrooms, creating meaningful connections that benefit both the students and the volunteers. At the end of the year, the pen pals meet in-person!