Volunteer Mentor Advisory Council Member

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Position Description: Provide informed input to the organization on program activities regarding mentors and mentees to ensure that programs and services in the community are truly meeting the needs of young people.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a sounding board, offer ideas and expertise, give honest advice and contribute to the program’s well being
• Provide guidance and recommendations that helps staff solve day-today problems
• Advocate for the program and increase its visibility, both internally and externally
• Offer a forum for program stakeholders- parents and mentees-to communicate their opinions, share their expertise, and coordinate services
• Act as a link between program operations and the board through a member who serves on both groups
• Help plan, secure in-kind donations and support for the Awards Ceremony in late-April
• Support events sponsored by SHIELD Mentor program
• Anything else the Mentor Advisory Council can think of - the possibilities are endless!

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years and older to serve on committee
• Ability to make a one-year commitment
• Active participants in the promotion of youth mentoring
• Must be a resident of Guilford County
• Available to attend monthly meetings
• Support the mission and vision of SHIELD Mentor Program
• Have an invested interest in youth development and empowerment

Personal Characteristics:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Time Commitment:

• Committee Meetings-monthly attendance. Minimum 90 minutes.
• Annual Awards Ceremony Event-held annually. Range of two to three hours. The Mentor Advisory Council is responsible for money donations, event set-up, hosting clients, and clean-up. Support is provided by staff and others.

How to Apply:

• Applicants may email a resume, cover letter, and three personal reference letters with the subject line Mentor Advisory Council Member to Precious McKoy at mckoyp@shieldmentor.org . Only complete applications will be reviewed.