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4 people are interested
Become a Mentor for a Palmer Scholar
ORGANIZATION: Palmer Scholars
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Mentoring
We pair our Scholars with a trained adult mentor in the March of their senior year of high school. Mentors are a crucial part of the support system the Palmer Scholars family offers, and they are vital to each Scholar’s success. We are actively looking for community leaders who would like to volunteer as a Mentor for one of our Scholars.
Who is a Palmer Scholar Mentor?
* Community leader
* Culturally aware
* At least 21 years old
* Attained or are close to attaining a post-secondary degree
* Has a clean criminal history
What does a Palmer Scholar Mentor do?
* Provides advocacy, resources, and support
* Helps a Scholar navigate higher education
* Connects a Scholar with networking, career, and information
* Holds a Scholar accountable
* Cultivate and foster a relationship with a Scholar
What is the commitment?
* Mentor a high school senior that is going off to college and throughout their time obtaining a post-secondary degree (4-5 year commitment) * Communicate with the Scholar at least twice a month (phone, text, email, skype, meeting, etc.)
Please contact, Ricky Goetz, Mentor Coordinator with any questions: rgoetz@palmerscholars.org and apply by following the apply button on our website: http://www.palmerscholars.org/mentoring
More opportunities with Palmer Scholars
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Palmer Scholars
Location:
2141 South J St. Room 9, Tacoma, WA 98405, US
Mission Statement
We are committed to supporting underrepresented Pierce County students of color to overcome financial, cultural, and social barriers in their pursuit of higher education.
Description
In the 34 years since its inception, Palmer Scholars has helped over 400 low-income students of color from Pierce County earn a post-secondary degree with low or even no-debt, within and outside the state of Washington. We provide our Scholars with a renewable scholarship of up to $5,000 for up to 5 years, pre-college readiness training, and a trained adult mentor.
We pair our Scholars with a trained adult mentor in the March of their senior year of high school. Mentors are a crucial part of the support system the Palmer Scholars family offers, and they are vital to each Scholar’s success. We are actively looking for community leaders who would like to volunteer as a Mentor for one of our Scholars.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2141 South J St.TacomaTacoma, WA 98405
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2017
SKILLS
- Legal (General)
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Critical Thinking
- Healthcare
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Communicate twice a month, match lasts 4-5 years