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69 people are interested
Mentor an Underserved NYC High School Student -VIRTUAL
ORGANIZATION: Student Sponsor Partners
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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69 people are interested
Student Sponsor Partners (SSP) is a nonprofit harnessing the power of quality education and mentorship to help low-income and academically at-risk students escape the cycle of poverty and reach their highest potential. SSP is currently looking for NYC-based volunteers to mentor students for our incoming Class of 2024 throughout high school.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we can't predict what the upcoming school year will look like. Schools may schedule students to attend classes in shifts. Students may be required to stay socially distant from classmates at all times. Distance learning could continue into September. However, one thing we know for certain is that our freshmen will need mentors like you to help them acclimate to the academic and social challenges of starting high school at this uncertain time.
Role of Mentors:
SSP mentors make a positive impact in their students' lives by supporting their mentees as they face new challenges, pushing them to expand their horizons, and encouraging them to set themselves up for success in college and beyond.
Commitment:
SSP mentors are typically required to meet with their students at least 6 times per year in person and maintain phone contact monthly, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're asking pairs to speak twice a month through phone or video chat while staying in touch via text in between. Mentors must reside in the NYC area.
Application Process:
1. Submit your Mentor Application: This online form should take 7-10 minutes to finish.
2. Complete a background check: Once we receive your application, you'll be asked to consent to a background check to ensure the safety of our students.
3. Attend a Virtual Mentor Training
4. Meet your mentee: SSP will search for the right student for you to mentor based on your gender, location, experiences, and personality. Over the summer, you will be virtually introduced to your mentee and their parents.
More opportunities with Student Sponsor Partners
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Student Sponsor Partners
Location:
424 Madison Avenue, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10017, US
Mission Statement
Student Sponsor Partners addresses the high school dropout crisis in New York City by providing low-income students with a high school education. All SSP students are paired with sponsors who offer financial support and mentors who offer one-to-one mentoring, thus making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Description
Student Sponsor Partners was founded in 1986 to provide disadvantaged youths with the opportunity to attend non-public high schools in New York City. The program pairs each student with an adult sponsor who pays all or a portion of the student's tuition along with a mentor who works with them for 4 years.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 5, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Pairs are typically required to meet 6+ times / year in person and maintain phone contact monthly. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're asking pairs to speak 1-2 times a month through phone or video chat while staying in touch via text in between.
- Mentors must reside in the NYC area. All mentors must pass a criminal background check.