Project Success of Vermilion County, Inc.

06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

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Job Title: Parent Mentor Coordinators for Meade Park & South View
Location: Meade Park & South View
Schedule: Part-Time, approximately 20 hours per week – August through June
Pay: $22/hour

Position Overview:
We are seeking two dynamic, organized and passionate Parent Mentor Coordinators to assist in organizing the Parent Mentor Program at each school.
Key Responsibilities:
• Help recruit, mentor, train, and supervise a cohort of at least 6 Parent Mentors.
• PMP coordinators maintain parent mentor files in the community organization office.
• PMP coordinators co-lead the initial parent mentor training.
• PMP coordinators will check in on classrooms to make sure the parent mentor role is being respected and will notify the PM Organizer if a problem arises.
• PMP coordinators approve parent mentor timesheets and monitor classroom activity.
• PMP coordinators plan weekly workshops in collaboration with PMP Organizer and school staff.
• PMP coordinators ensure surveys, school data, check requests, timesheets, and other documents are submitted on time.
• PMP Coordinators support, motivate, and build leadership and unity in the parent mentor cohort and support each parent mentor to reach their personal goals.
• PMP Coordinators will work with their parent mentors to plan a “Beyond the Classroom Event” in the school at least once per year

Qualifications:
• Must be available during weekday mornings during school days and may not be school staff with a conflicting work schedule.
• PMP Coordinators participate in the weeklong PEI train-the-trainers, monthly statewide PMP meetings and Wednesday virtual workshops.
• PMP coordinators work for Project Success but are primarily based at the school working daily in person.
• Parent or community member with a strong parent perspective on supporting the school and community
• Connections to the community: ability to build strong relationships with families, the school district and community partners
• Being able to motivate others
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Collaboration and teamwork skills

06/12/2026

We are excited to share the highlights of Year 1 of our Parent Mentor Program at Meade Park Elementary School and South View Upper Elementary School.

Interested in learning more or signing up?
📧 Contact Janis Colby at [email protected]

06/12/2026

Our weekend clean up event and block party will be rescheduled!

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06/11/2026

Project Success has so many passionate and talented staff working across Vermilion County each day. Thanks to some of our amazing Danville staff for meeting with families during District 118 centralized registration this week!

Project Success provides afterschool and summer programs for students at 23 schools; a Parent Mentor Program; family education and supports; and violence prevention programming.

Our work would not be possible without our school districts and community partners, we are thankful for all of you!

If you'd like to get involved with Project Success, call our office at (217) 446-3200.

06/10/2026

🎉 Did you miss us yesterday at District 118 Central Registration? 🎉

📚 It’s NOT too late to become a Parent Mentor! 💙💚

💰Parent Mentors have the opportunity to earn 💲1,500 for volunteering 100 hours in their child’s school! Even better, you can earn 💲1,500 TWICE during the school year! 🎉🙌

✅ Requirements:
👧🧒 Have a child attending South View or Meade Park Schools
🏫 Be available to volunteer in the classroom and attend training during school hours
❤️ Have a willingness to help students succeed

Parent Mentors make a real difference by supporting teachers, encouraging students, and building stronger school communities! 🌟📚🍎

Interested in learning more or signing up? ✨

📧 Contact Janis Colby at [email protected]

💙 Volunteer.

🍎 Support Students.

🌟 Make a Difference.

06/10/2026

There will be no Project Success program for Danville students tomorrow, due to an air conditioning issue. We will see everyone back on Monday!

06/10/2026

This affects over 19,000 children in Illinois, including our programs in Georgetown-Ridge Farm.

A lawsuit filed by ACT Now alleges the Department of Education did not follow proper procedures when it canceled the grants. Now, the fate of multiple after-school programs and jobs

06/09/2026

Meet our two newest Site Coordinators!

06/08/2026

We are so proud of our team and happy to have Davari with us, helping to build programs!

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Project Success is a non-profit in Vermilion County that encourages and helps children and their families reach their highest potential. The organization is bringing a…