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15 people are interested
Mentors
ORGANIZATION: Baring Scholars, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Mentor Role:
- Serve as a positive role model and friend
- Strive for mutual respect and good communication
- Build motivation in the mentee
- Be encouraging and supportive
- Set goals with the mentee and work towards accomplishing them
- Be consistent with communicating with mentee
- Provide regular updates to the Executive Director/Mentor Support Specialist
- Encourage workshops attendance by Baring Scholars, Inc.
- Encourage students to give back to the community by volunteering
- Encourage students to use the resources available on campus
- Ability to convey a vision of Baring Scholars, Inc's strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors
Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Require a minimum Undergraduate College Degree
- Be interested in working with young adults 17 to 22 years of age
- Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
- Complete the application and screening process
- Communicate regularly with the Mentor Support Specialist
- Attend mentor training
Time Commitment
- Make a one-year commitment
- Contact mentee weekly and spend a minimum of 4 hours monthly with the mentee using any communication methods (campus visit, google hangout, Face Book messenger).
- Attend Mentor Training and at least three additional ongoing training activities per year
More opportunities with Baring Scholars, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Baring Scholars, Inc.
Location:
PO Box 40073, Raleigh, NC 27629, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Baring Scholars, Inc. is to reduce financial and academic barriers by providing resources and skills to traditional college students.
Description
Baring Scholars, Inc is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization which works with college students. We serve 1st and 2nd year traditional students who either are first generation college students, have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, or who are former TRIO participants. Participants apply to be a part of the program and are accepted based on need and eligibilty.
We reduce the barriers by:
1. Providing book stipends for the college textbooks;
2. Providing acedemic and skill building workshops that will reinforce academic skillset, build upon their practical skills, and help them become acquainted with resources at their respective universities;
3. Providing mentors to help the students matriculate through college;
4. Providing care packages to participants each semester;and
5. Providing educational trip opportunities that will act as social and development opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
North Carolina AreaRaleighRaleigh, NC 27604
DATE POSTED
December 3, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours a month