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12 people are interested
Be A Mentor: Career Path Mentoring - A Brighter Future Begins with You!
ORGANIZATION: Be A Mentor
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12 people are interested
Career Path Mentoring is one-on-one mentoring with a high school student, grades 9-12. The focus is relationship building between the mentor and the student to explore a career field of interest to the student. Through weekly meetings, mentors help the student plan for their future by exploring secondary education options and career interests, and connecting with local professionals. It’s time to pass the torch to the next generation - a brighter future begins with you!
Mentor’s Responsibility:
Be able to commit to at least one school year as a mentor
Spend a minimum of 3 hours per month with the student in a supervised academic setting
Build an encouraging and supportive relationship with one student based on mutual trust and respect
Serve as a positive role model and caring adult by modeling desirable behaviors (i.e. patience, tolerance, active listening, etc.)
Accept and relate to youth who may not share the mentor’s lifestyle and values
Act as a mandated reporter if any child abuse is suspected
Mentor Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Successfully pass a background check which costs less than $20
Provide 2 personal references
Complete mentor orientation session prior to starting as a mentor
Be dependable and consistent in meeting time commitments
Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
Mentor Benefits
Find satisfaction in working with youth during formative years of development
Opportunity to serve and share from own life experiences
Opportunity to engage in new experiences, cultures, and meet new people
Be A Mentor is a local Charleston nonprofit organization that offers 3 signature school-based mentoring programs, partnering with 18 schools and organizations throughout the Lowcountry. Be A Mentor enables youth to develop positive relationships with caring adults who empower them to reach their full potential through mentorship.
For additional information, please contact us at info@beamentornow.org or 843.554.5987.
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About Be A Mentor
Location:
1850 Truxtun Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405, US
Mission Statement
Be A Mentor enables youth to develop positive relationships with caring adults who empower them to reach their full potential through mentorship.
Description
Be a Mentor (BAM) was founded in 2004 as an initiative of the Charleston Leadership Foundation. Be A Mentor's initial role was to recruit and refer individuals who were interested in mentoring to organizations throughout the Lowcountry. BAM has expanded from providing referrals to offering five signature school-based mentoring programs, that serve over 300 youth annually.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various Charleston County SchoolsNorth Charleston, SC 29405
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per month for a school year