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72 people are interested
Mentor for college-bound students
ORGANIZATION: Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation
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72 people are interested
Students who are the first in their families to graduate high school and apply to college need guidance of support from someone who can help them navigate the system. Mentors receive training to help guide their student throughout the college admissions process, from writing a personal statement, to introducing them to different fields of study, choosing housing, and packing up for their first semester away from home. Mentors are asked to meet mentees one hour a week from September through June, but also encouraged to stay in touch with their mentee in college, especially in the difficult first year. Kid City staff provide training, materials, and support to both mentors and mentees. Mentors must be college graduates (of any age) willing to help their mentee seek and find correct information, meet application requirements and deadlines, and seek help (from Kid City staff) when they may not be able to answer their mentees questions. Mentoring Kid City students is very rewarding - for mentor and mentee alike!
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About Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation
Location:
714 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015, US
Mission Statement
The Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation is committed to initiating and supporting signs of hope in the city by empowering people, achieving social justice and economic development and promoting the well being of communities.
Description
Kid City is seeking a musician proficient in one or more of the following instruments: drums, piano, voice, guitar, bass, or violin to volunteer at least one of the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide general music education such as basic music theory, music history and music appreciation in an instrument
Conduct individual and ensemble instruction in an instrument
Engage with high school students in an encouraging and uplifting manner
Technical and Performance Skills
Knowledge of and experience on their primary instrument
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Must work well with diverse populations
Physical and Mental Demands
Able to work in dynamic, sometimes noisy environment typical of a youth center
Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone communications
Patience and flexibility
Hours: at least one hour a week (between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM)
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1021 S. HopeLos Angeles, CA 90015
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 22
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hoursper week for one year, plus some meetings
- Willingness to engage with a studious, determined young person, to share your life experience, and t