Mentors Needed for Teen Scholarship Program!

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ORGANIZATION: Words Alive

• 10 people are interested

Words Alive is looking for volunteer mentors to pair with inspiring students within our Scholarship Program!

Mentors: A mentor is a volunteer who advises a scholarship recipient during the program year (May 2019-May 2020) by providing support (e.g., meetings, advice, and help with fund requests for the scholarship). This is a rewarding opportunity with a year-long commitment, but is one you can manage on your own time as it requires you and the student to meet when possible for both parties.

Responsibilities:

* Available over the summer to help mentee prepare for the upcoming semester
* Ensure student is enrolled in Fall/Spring Classes
* Ensure mentee has housing
* Help student open a bank account
* Meet in person with mentee at least once a month
* Text/phone call check-ins in addition to in-person meetings
* Be a support system for the mentee, provide resources, and give professional advice when appropriate
* Attends all in-service training sessions

Requirements:

* Available for WAWS Mentor Training (Wednesday, May 29th from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
* Available for WAWS Mentorship Kick-Off Event (Thursday, June 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM)
* Available over the summer to help mentee prepare for the upcoming semester
* Applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree
* Submit a complete Words Alive Volunteer Application
* Submit a complete background check release form
* Attend Volunteer Orientation
* Participate in a Volunteer Interview
* Computer literate and able to correspond with members electronically
* Strong communication skills

Please note that not all mentor applicants will be placed with a mentee. We will consider your Words Alive volunteer application, your mentor survey results and the best fit for both mentors and mentees to pair. Thank you for your interest!