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52 people are interested
Mentor/Tutor for Nonprofit Charity
ORGANIZATION: THE EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION
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52 people are interested
We are seeking current university students or recent graduates to support at-risk struggling/failing middle school students who are in need of individual support to help them succeed academically. Our nonprofit charity's SEA (Successful Educational Achievement) Program aims to help the students we serve on the path to academic success and a brighter future. We only serve those who could not otherwise afford this much needed help.
Mentoring requires a commitment of one hour, twice weekly per student during after-school hours (typically Monday through Friday, anytime between 3:30 - 6:30 pm; timing may vary at specific sites where there may be an "early out"). You can choose to work with one or more students, depending on your availability.
All our mentors are vetted and trained prior to commencing. Our focus is academic improvement, however it is also critical to develop a caring rapport with the student, so they feel they have an ally in confronting the academic challenges they face.
Areas where we currently need mentors: Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Santa Monica, Westchester, Culver City, South Los Angeles and Pico Rivera.
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About THE EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION
Location:
2893 SEARIDGE ST, MALIBU, CA 90265, US
Mission Statement
To provide tutoring and mentors to at-risk middle school students in the greater Los Angeles area.
Description
Founded by her family following her tragic murder at the age of 13 on April 3, 2010, the nonprofit charity Emily Shane Foundation's SEA (Successful Educational Achievement) Program provides mentor/tutors to at-risk youth at various sites across Los Angeles and Ventura counties as an after school Program. In 2016, the SEA Program supported over 90 students with one-on-one support. Our goal is to serve those middle school students who risk failure and could not otherwise afford this type the intensive and individual academic support we provide. Our mentors help thier students to acquire the tools and skills needed to perform to their best academic potential. SEA studens are those who are "falling through the cracks". We aim to direct them away from the negative repercussions that often result from poor academic performance, such as gang affiliation, drug use, low self esteem, acting out, bullying or being bullied, etc.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various sites across Los AngelesSanta Monica, CA 90405
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- Kids
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Min of 2 hours per week.
- Prefer either current university student or recent graduate.