Mentor 18-24 Year Old Upcoming Professionals! Make a difference in their lives!

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Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Our students are age 18-24 and have a high school diploma or GED but are otherwise disconnected from the economic mainstream, some of the 200,000 young adult New Yorkers who are out of school and out of work.

Mentoring is an integral part of the support we provide our students. Year Up carefully matches each student to a mentor who is a working professional about two months before the students begin their corporate internships. Year Up provides an orientation and support to mentors and organizes events that mentors and mentees can attend together.

Our Mentors:

Provide additional support as students transition from Year Up to their internship

Encourage continuous learning and problem solving

Assist in building and accessing professional networks

Assist in reviewing resumes and college applications

Expectations of a Year Up Mentor

If a new volunteer, attend mandatory orientation

Meet with your mentee at least one time per month for a minimum of one year

Communicate weekly with your mentee using email and phone

Provide feedback to Year Up staff about mentor relationship and any issues of concern

Attend two gatherings with other Year Up mentors and staff

Attend your student's Year Up graduation

What Makes a Great Year Up Mentor?

Ability and desire to work with young adults (ages 18-24) from diverse, urban backgrounds

Positive attitude and good listening skills

Willingness to share your knowledge and experiences

Patience, understanding and a sense of humor

Willingness to help make connections and build networks

The Benefits of Being a Year Up Mentor

Become a positive role model for a young adult entering the professional world

Expand your social network by connecting with other Year Up mentors who have the same goals as you

Be part of a dynamic non-profit organization that strives for excellence and produces social change

For more information, contact Vikki Campos at nyc_mentors@yearup.org or (347) 296-0210 ext. 3155

To get more information, please visit:

http://www.yearup.org/supporters/main.php?page=volunteer_interest_form_section=newyork