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ORGANIZATION: Minds Matter Chicago
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Each student is matched with two mentors, who work closely to help their student become well-rounded and navigate the college experience from application to graduation. Mentors work with their students to discover, plan for, and ready themselves for college, which includes building a strong, trusting, empathetic relationship with their mentees. Our mentors serve as positive role models and catalysts for the students, encouraging them to fulfill their full potential.
What we look for:
- The ability to commit to one year (3 years preferred) with Minds Matter Chicago, show up prepared for session at least 80% of Saturdays from September through May.
- Be accessible during the week for your mentee and the broader Minds Matter Chicago community.
- The ability to set goals that mentees can achieve.
- Being responsive with communications to your mentee, and also conscientious about your attendance (e.g. provide advanced notice of absences)
- The ability to build rapport and trust with people of all different backgrounds, experiences and ages; especially people from first generation college or low-income backgrounds.
- A demonstrated passion for understanding people and what motivates them.
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About Minds Matter Chicago
Location:
PO Box 10248, Chicago, IL 60610, US
Mission Statement
Minds Matter of Chicago (MMC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to connect driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
Description
Established in 2006, MMC is a fully free afterschool program MMC equips youth in grades 10-12 with the academic and social-emotional foundation to access, persist in, and successfully graduate from a four-year college.
Now in its 17th year, Minds Matter Chicago (MMC) promotes equity in college access and opportunity,mentoring diverse, low-income students in grades 10-12 and positioning them for greater postsecondary success.
MMC stewards academically committed, ambitious young people toward admission and enrollment at selective four-year institutions, providing supplemental instruction in critical thinking and writing, standardized test preparation, assistance with college and scholarship application processes, and access to high-quality summer learning experiences. To date, 100% of participating students enter college immediately post-high school, and 73% of program alumni have earned their bachelor’s degree.
MMC is an intensive program for both mentees and mentors, all of whom commit to meeting a minimum of two hours each week, 30 weeks per year, for a period of three years. This 2023-2024 academic year, MMC is serving 72 students, nearly 100% qualify forfree/reduced-price lunch, 99% are first-generation college aspirants, and 82% speak a language.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
430 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 22
- Orientation or Training
- College Degree