Mentor Coach Volunteer

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Join our growing community of young professionals who are helping ambitious first-generation college students gain essential professional skills and experience.

Eligibility

• I want to mentor high-potential, low-income, first-generation college students in their personal and professional development.
• I am passionate about giving back to the community.
• I am available to attend career development workshops 1-2 Saturdays per month for 2 years.
• I am a college graduate with 2+ years of work experience, willing to share my industry expertise and network.

Benefits

• Develop a one-on-one mentoring relationship with your Fellow.
• Serve as a role model and resource for your class of Mentor Coaches and Fellows.
• Network with accomplished professionals from a variety of industries.
• Gain access to exclusive professional development and social events.

Workshop Experience

• The Fellows Program begins in July 2019
• Workshops are held on Saturdays.
• Year One workshops occur bi-weekly and typically run from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M, followed by optional volunteer-led social events.
• Year Two workshops occur monthly and are shorter with more industry and skill-specific events tailored to our Fellows’ needs and interests.
• Curriculum includes professional development topics such as resumes and cover letters, elevator pitches, mock interviews, networking, professional etiquette, and more.

The application for the 2019 cohort is currently open! You can apply here: https://www.americaneedsyou.org/mentors-apply/

Please also join us as a Career Coach to see our program in action and/or email ANY-IL Program Manager, Liz Buerger at liz.buerger@americaneedsyou.org for more details.