Provide Academic Mentoring to an Incarcerated Woman

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Looking for someone who is 55 plus.

Mentor an incarcerated woman and help her get a "step up in life" through education. As a mentor, join a team of volunteers and help an inmate work towards her college degree through Boston University in partnership with Partakers "College Behind Bars" program. No academic training necessary just a desire to support and help an individual. Training and support provided. 1 year commitment.

Responsibilities:

Mentors offer academic support to the student through:

• Providing consistent support, encouragement and confidence building
• Encouraging the student to set goals for coursework
• Validating the inherent worth, gifts, and talents of the students
• Empowering the mentee to advocate for her/himself
• Helping with study skills and time management
• Giving feedback and suggestions about topic development for papers and projects
• Offering additional resources and/or making reading suggestions related to coursework or career objectives
• Attending regular mentoring team meetings
• Send a visit report after each session to the team/organization