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3 people are interested
Mentor Young Coders in Frisco
ORGANIZATION: BOLD IDEA INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Sign up online: https://hive.boldidea.org/volunteer/
Volunteer mentors are the heart of Bold Idea coding education programs. Our students depend on their mentors for encouragement and coaching as they develop their projects and learn computer science, coding and working as a team.
Bold Idea offers two multi-week courses in computer science for students ages 7-14. The programs, CS First and ideaSpark, empower teams to create their bold ideas through collaborative coding sessions. Students also develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration.
Our goal is to match four mentors to every team of eight students. You’ll sit down alongside your team during weekly coding sessions at one of our locations in the Dallas area. Along with the other mentors, you'll guide students through the learning process, track their progress and support them during hands-on coding projects, including websites, interactive games and mobile apps.
Mentors also have access to training and online resources to help them feel confident in their volunteer role and with our coding platforms. No coding experience is required.
We are looking for mentors whose interests and backgrounds are as diverse as our students. A successful mentor is someone who is willing to build a strong relationship with a student team and is invested in their development and achievement. Here are a few of our other requirements:
Flexibility and openness to new ideas
A sense of humor
Empathy to the learning process
Ability to communicate with others
Enjoys being around young students
Patience
Ability to problem solve
Punctual and reliable
Learn more: boldidea.org/mentors
More opportunities with BOLD IDEA INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About BOLD IDEA INC
Location:
2904 Floyd Street, Suite A, DALLAS, TX 75204, US
Mission Statement
The demand for computer science skills in the workforce is rapidly growing - and yet not enough students have the chance to learn those skills. Bold Idea helps Dallas area students discover computer science and prepare for careers in technology and engineering. Through our partnerships with technology companies and community organizations, we are creating more equitable access to computer science education and providing the supportive mentors and hands-on experience students need to succeed.
Description
Bold Idea is a Dallas-based education non-profit organization that helps students discover computer science and prepare for 21st century careers in technology and engineering. Through our corporate and community partnerships, we are creating more equitable access to computer science education and providing the supportive mentors and hands-on experience students need to succeed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5828 Nancy Jane LnFrisco, TX 75035
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Website Programming
- Computer Science
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- up to 3 hours weekly