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28 people are interested
Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Marathon Scholars
Please visit the new page to apply.
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28 people are interested
Our focus is getting first-generation college-bound young folks to and through college! Work directly with a young person to help them achieve their educational and life goals.
- Serve as a positive role model and friend
- Build the relationship through consistent, long-term communication
- Communicate with Scholar weekly by phone, e-mail
- Plan in-person activities with Scholar once a month.
- Build self-esteem and motivation
- Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Participation Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Reside in the Portland Metro area.
- Adhere to all Marathon Scholars policies and procedures.
- Agree to an initial 4-year commitment to the program, with the option of continuing beyond that.
- Commit to in person visits with your Scholar once a month and additional contact through e-mail, phone, or mail as needed.
- Successfully pass the screening procedure.
- Attend an initial 2.5 hour mentor training.
- Communicate regularly with the program manager.
- Have access to an automobile or reliable transportation.
Desirable Qualities
- Willing listener
- Encouraging and supportive
- Patient and flexible
- Tolerant and respectful of individual differences
- Understand the importance of higher education
Benefits
- Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community and individuals.
- Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals.
- Training sessions and group activities.
- Mileage and expenses are tax deductible.
- Personal ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed.
- Mentor/Scholar group activities, complimentary tickets to community events, participant recognition events.
Application and Screening Process
- Application
- Driving record check
- Criminal history check: state, child abuse and neglect registry, sexual offender registry
- Personal interview
- Provide three personal references
For more information, contact Marathon Scholars at molli@marathonscholars.org or 503-235-2500
More opportunities with Marathon Scholars
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Marathon Scholars
Location:
610 SW Alder St. Suite 921, Portland, OR 97205, US
Mission Statement
At Marathon Scholars we believe that higher education is life changing and should be available to all who aspire. The Marathon Scholars program is designed to identify students whose socio-economic situation may present them with profound challenges but who have great promise and untapped potential. The Marathon Scholars program model utilizes a combination of mentoring, college scholarships and enrichment opportunities to invest in these children early - in 4th grade- and help remove the obstacles they will face on their marathon journey to complete a college degree.
Description
The heart and soul of the Marathon Scholars program is the Scholar-Mentor match. The match pairs one of our brilliant Scholars with a caring adult or couple that seeks to directly impact the life of a young person. We ask our Mentors to make a long-term commitment (minimum of 4 years) to develop and nurture a relationship with a young person, to serve as a role model, cheerleader, coach and all around expander of the possible!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
610 SW Alder St. Suite 921Portland, OR 97205
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Up to 5 hrs/month