College Success Mentor

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DREAM, an award-winning youth development program, is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve as College Success Mentors for our Alumni Program, known as the Legends Program. Designed to assist first-year students in their transition to college, volunteer College Success Mentors will provide support and resources intended to increase academic success, build character, and improve student engagement with their university.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver support and guidance as students work to form communities, get involved on campus, and access campus resources.
• Communicate student’s progress with DREAM staff.
• Serve as a role model and build positive relationships with mentee.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of the challenges low-income students face as they transition to college life;
• Possess enthusiasm, empathy, and patience;
• Ability to make a year-long commitment;
• Previous experience working with young adults;
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of Career experience in their respective fields.

Hours:
Volunteer mentors commit to communicating with their mentee (email/phone chat) once a week, and participating in a program at DREAM 1-2 times per semester.

Commitment
One year.

Open Recruitment Season:
August- October