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23 people are interested
Become a One Million Degrees Scholar Substitute Coach
ORGANIZATION: One Million Degrees
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
One Million Degrees Scholars are low-income, highly motivated individuals pursuing their associate's degrees. They have persisted through challenging situations and are striving to reach their full potential and become positive forces in their families and communities.
Substitute coaches can attend as many or as few sessions as they would like, and work with scholars whose regular coaches cannot attend sessions. Substitute coaches work with scholars on critical career milestones and program objectives, such as resume, cover letter, or goals work.
OMD COACHES BRING A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SUPPORT TO THEIR SCHOLARS.
-Broaden horizons of career aspirations and possibilities
-Provide professional insights, such as real-life examples of professional challenges and growth
-Model professional norms and behaviors
-Encourage scholars through challenges and setbacks
-Be a person who cares, celebrate their successes, and won't let them fall short of their potential
THE REWARDS ARE A MILLION-FOLD.
-Build valuable relationships with scholars
-Grow professionally and personally as you mentor our diverse and talented scholars
-Be inspired by our scholars' stories and perseverance
Requirements:
-Participate in one, one-hour session scholar development session per month (from September through May) when you are available. Substitute coaches can volunteer at one or more program locations. The downtown program sessions will be held at Roosevelt University, while sessions at Kennedy-King College, Olive Harvey College, Harper College, and College of Lake County will all be held on their respective campuses.
-If you are interested in becoming a substitute coach at one of our programs, please fill out our short volunteer form and indicate that you're interested in substitute coaching: http://onemilliondegrees.tfaforms.net/296062
The locations are as follows:
Richard Daley College
7500 S. Pulaski Rd. #100
Chicago, IL 60652
Malcolm X College
1900 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
Harold Washington College
30 E Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N Narragansett Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
Harry S. Truman College
1145 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Kennedy-King College
6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621
Olive-Harvey College
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
College of Lake County
19351 W Washington St
Grayslake, IL 60030
Prairie State College
202 S. Halsted St.
Chicago Heights, IL
More opportunities with One Million Degrees
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About One Million Degrees
Location:
226 W. Jackson, Suite 528, Chicago, IL 60606, US
Mission Statement
One Million Degrees empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life. We provide our scholars with academic, professional, personal and financial supports, critical to their success in the classroom and beyond.
Description
Community college students represent the fastest growing student population in America.One Million Degrees is the only organization of its kind in Illinois, and one of the few in the entire country, dedicated to serving them.
Often the first in their families to go to college, One Million Degrees'scholars face more than just financial hurdles. Our innovative, comprehensive program gives them the tools they need to succeed not just academically but in work and in life.
With help from a dedicated community of professionals, educators, donors and volunteers, One Million Degrees' scholars transform their lives, becoming role models in their families and communities. The transformative power of their success will resonate for generations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations in the Chicagoland RegionChicago, Chicago Heights, Palatine, or Grayslake, IL 60606
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2017
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Financial Literacy
- Career Counseling / Coaching
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours a month