Volar provides free individualized college and career advising to first-generation students in the Dallas area. We are an additional layer of support outside of school. Our goal is to increase degree attainment. Our advising model is flexible, culturally relevant, and supports students around their schedule. We’ve built an innovative hybrid advising model to reach students across the metroplex. By combining virtual, individualized support with in-person opportunities, we extend our reach far beyond zip codes and high school campuses.
Our support doesn’t end at high school graduation. We provide continued guidance to our students through college graduation or career achievement, understanding that the journey can come with ups and downs. Thank you in advance for supporting our mission!
Volar means ‘to fly’ in Spanish. At Volar, we believe our students already have wings. All they have to do is fly.
Volar empowers and educates students about their higher education and career options.
Together with their families, we help students find the path that most aligns with their values and strengths.
Volar empowers historically underserved students by providing individualized and intentional college and career advising.
Data shows us that underserved and marginalized individuals (first-generation, low-income, students of color) graduate college at lower rates and receive lower lifetime earnings than their white counterparts. We want to ensure that the next generation of our workforce is strong and empowered, and that EVERY student is empowered to take charge of their destiny.
Organization name
Volar
Causes
Education - Higher Ed
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
1500 PECOS ST