Volunteer Mentors Needed!

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MISSION: Empower children from under-resourced communities to succeed in school, college, and career by providing academic, social, and emotional support from elementary school through college, along with post-secondary tuition assistance.

VISION: Our dream is a world where every child has equal access to the educational and career opportunities that will ignite their innate potential.

PURPOSE: Volunteer Mentors provide a source of guidance and support and act as an additional positive role model for a Dreamer Scholar. Mentors and Dreamer Scholar Mentees are matched according to similar interests. They develop and establish a safe, meaningful, and trusting relationship whilce spending one-on-one time together outside of the classroom doing fun, safe, and free or low-cost activities together. The mentor relationship focuses on sharing social and life enrichment experiences rather than academically focused.

Volunteer Mentors are mission driven positive adult role models, who have a positive attitude, are engaging, reliable and good communicators. They should have a genuine interest in IHDF’s mission. These individuals receive satisfaction knowing they filled an essential role in the mentee’s positive development and growth.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Volunteer Mentors report to the Mentor Coordinator, site Program Director, AmeriCorps Mentor Manager (if applicable) and Director of Volunteers (if needed). Mentors meet with Dreamer Scholar mentees one-on-one at least twice a month either virtually (prefered) or socially distanced in-person outside following CDC, state, local and IHDF safety guidelines. Activities are focused on fun and social/emotional growth. There are a variety of activities that can be done to fulfill this requirement, including but not limited to:

• Carving pumpkins
• Going out for ice cream, frozen yogurt, coffee, iced tea, etc.
• Hiking
• Walking
• Painting, sketching, drawing, coloring
• Flying kites
• Playing sports together
• Mini golf

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Residency: Applicants must have established residency in the Denver Metro area for at least 3 months.
• Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at interview.
• Employment: Applicants must be currently employed unless a college student or retired individual.

• Time Commitment: Applicants must have the ability to meet with mentee at least 2x per month for one full year. Commitment begins after an official match agreement is signed.
• Must have Colorado Driver’s License and proof of insurance (with minimum state liability)
• Background check: Applicants must complete authorization for a background check

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to commit for at least twice a month for one year
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Experience with school aged youth preferred

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:

Activities with Dreamer Scholar mentee can be either sedentary or active. Must be able to walk, talk, read, and communicate effectively.

PERKS/BENEFITS:

• Lots of support, recognition and appreciation!
• Knowing you made a vital contribution to support a worthwhile mission to empower children from low-income communities to succeed in school, college, and career.
• Making a lifelong connection through being a role model
• Research shows that volunteering has a positive impact on mental health! Learn more.
• Volunteering changes lives!

Please apply online at https://bouldercounty.ihdf.org/volunteer-application-2/