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12 people are interested
Be a Mentor; Change a Life!
ORGANIZATION: Partnership Scholars Program
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12 people are interested
Partnership Scholars Program (PSP) mentors help motivated students change their lives! PSP mentors are matched with 2 - 3 students with whom they build a caring relationship and try new things together on a monthly basis. They provide academic guidance, exposure to new cultural activities and social/emotional support to students from grade 7 - 12. Mentors are reimbursed for all activity expenses.
Join us in helping motivated, low-income students achieve their college dreams! You will help academically motivated students from low-income families get the academic support they need and explore the world around them as they progress from 7th to 12th grade and prepare for college success.
PSP draws students from schools in El Monte and Lennox (Inglewood), so interested candidates should be convenient to those areas, with an interest in mentoring at least once a month.
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About Partnership Scholars Program
Location:
11033 Buford Avenue, Lennox, CA 90304, US
Mission Statement
Partnership Scholars Program's mission is to provide six years of educational and cultural experiences to academically motivated, but economically disadvantaged students, starting in the 7th grade, to promote college access and a lifetime of success.
Description
We operate a single program in seven different communities around California to advance our mission. Services provided through our core Scholars Program include mentoring, educational and cultural enrichment activities and college-access guidance. Through our program we help close the education gap by offering students from underprivileged backgrounds resources and opportunities comparable to their more affluent peers.
Students are selected in the 7th grade after undergoing a rigorous application process. They are paired with highly qualified mentors who build supportive relationships with students, interacting and communicating regularly and offering guidance about school, college and life. We help students obtain additional academic tutoring and provide them with educational materials and supplies, as needed. Program services vary based on the needs of each student and their current grade level. For instance, freshmen are introduced to college readiness course requirements, while seniors receive intensive assistance with college essays and applications. Each student participates, on average, in at least five hours of academic, enrichment or college-access activities monthly.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12460 Fineview StreetEl Monte, CA 91732
DATE POSTED
April 6, 2018
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Once a month; amount of time varies
- Be willing to encourage students to try new things, have fun and become college-focused young adu