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46 people are interested
Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZATION: Denver Urban Scholars
Please visit the new page to apply.
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46 people are interested
1 in 3 kids in this country grow up without a mentor. These students are more likely to drop out of school, do drugs or alcohol, or join a gang. A caring, interested adult can make all the difference.
At Denver Urban Scholars, we believe in a life of choice and opportunity for every student. By providing social, emotional, academic, and mentoring support, our scholars have the tools to create an individual pathway to college and career.
Mentors are key to our program model, as they serve to establish a personal bond with their mentee, supporting their progress in achieving personal and academic goals, as well as opening opportunities for new experiences that encourage growth.
Who we are looking for: Caring adults 21 years or older.
Time/schedule requirement: 2 outings per month, with weekly contact in between. This time commitment can be anywhere from 8-12 hours (which includes drive time to/from, any phone calls/texts/emails), but is completely flexible. Once you are matched, you and your mentee can schedule when/where/how often you meet!
Support: we provide trainings prior to matching you with a student, to ensure that the match is successful. We also hold quarterly mentor happy hours, giving you the opportuntity to network with folks in the community to grow your professional and personal relationships!
Make a difference and become a mentor at Denver Urban Scholars.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Margo Archey, Director of Corporate and Community Engagement.
E-mail: margoa@denverurbanscholars.org
Phone: 303-946-7863
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About Denver Urban Scholars
Location:
720 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 450 - S, Denver, CO 80246, US
Mission Statement
Denver Urban Scholars partners with high poverty, high performing schools to unlock the potential of students facing added challenges by creating individual pathways to career and college.
Description
Denver Urban Scholars envisions that every young person, no matter his or her socioeconomic status or demographics, should have the opportunity to develop a strong, positive sense of self and to achieve academic success.The mentor agrees to establish a personal relationship with the student, following the students progress and providing whatever guidance or support is necessary to help the student succeed in getting through the high school years. The mentor has no financial obligation; the only obligation is quality time with their student. The partnership team also includes a specially assigned member of the high school staff who monitors the students progress and is available to provide regular counseling.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- General Education
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year, meet with mentee 2x/month
- Flexible relationship!