Each year, university students volunteer as mentors to help mentees with completing homework, reinforcing reading and math skills, and participating in enrichment and recreational activities. Al’s Pals mentors commit one afternoon weekly, Mondays through Thursdays, from 2:30–5:15 p.m. for 10 weeks during the semester to serve elementary students in 1st through 5th grades at local school sites. It’s a great way to get involved and meet fellow students while making a difference in children’s lives.
We invite you to help us serve the youth in Tuscaloosa through the Al’s Pals program. Our community partners and schools we serve are excited to have us in their after- school programs.
Recruitment
Fall 2026 applications are open now until the end of August! The Al's Pals Fall 2026 semester will start in the schools during September 2026.
To learn more about Al's Pals and see what Al's Pals does in the schools, check our Instagram, @AlsPalsUA. The application is also available in the Instagram bio.
A completed application and background check are required before you are placed as mentor in the Al’s Pals program. The link for the background check is in the application.
Leadership
Staff
Dasia Rancher, Coordinator, Al’s Pals
Team Leader
Ashley Kent
Assistant Team Leaders
- Akaree Barbour
- Norah Connell
- William Dodson
- Reagan Foley
- Kloe Goolsby
- Makena Holdaas
- Emma Jensen
- Alysha Langsam
- Alexander Mandel
- Reid Nagle
- Hannah Norris
- Omarion Owens
- Takeyah Smith
- Andrew Warren
- Bridget Yee
