Green Dot Public Schools National Mentorship Program, Volunteer Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Green Dot Public Schools National Mentorship Program
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QUICK OVERVIEW
Become a mentor for K-12 students.
MISSION
The Green Dot Public Schools National Mentorship Program seeks to transform public education by empowering every one of our students to recognize and reach their full potential. We do this by ensuring that students develop expanded career aspirations, a powerful and supportive professional network, and a clear post-secondary plan for success in college, leadership, and life.
IMPACT
By providing guidance, accountability, and knowledge, your role is to support your mentee in career exploration, self-discovery, and social-emotional development. As a mentor, you are consistent, culturally responsive, and prepared to push your thinking and the thinking of your mentee. We ask that you prioritize this relationship and be a consistent presence while mentees learn to navigate this program.
VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: As a mentor, you will
Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries
Acknowledging their strengths, talents, and gifts and encouraging them to find ways to use them.
Assist mentee in goal setting and support them to work toward accomplishing them
Time Commitment
Make the full commitment for the duration of the program, September - May.
Communicate with mentees by engaging in direct messaging, responding to at least 3-5 students weekly via the mentoring platform
Participate in monthly video conferences with mentee(s) via the mentoring platform.
Attend initial equity and mindset training in addition to attending two more equity trainings during the program year and an additional mindset training.
Attend mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events.
Benefits
Relationship with a future leader of your company
Opportunity to contribute to the community and young people
Personal ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed
Equity training
Increased employee engagement
REQUIREMENTS
To be a mentor you must complete and meet certain requirements.
Qualifications
Some experience working with youth
Have participated in at least one volunteer experience
At least two years of experience working in the professional field
The complete application process, consisting of a written application and potential interviews references (if applicable)
Background check
Attend mentor training
Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
Application and Screening Process
Written application via a digital platform
Criminal history check: state, child abuse, and neglect registry, sexual offender registry
Interview
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a virtual program and will not require any on-site visits.
Please check out the Green Dot National Mentorship Program website for more information!
3 Shifts
Available spots are approximations
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Mon Apr 18, 2022
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08:20 AM to 09:10 AM
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Spots available: 5
Los Angeles CA 90015 US
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Mon Mar 21, 2022
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08:20 AM to 09:10 AM
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Spots available: 5
Los Angeles CA 90015 US
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Mon Feb 21, 2022
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08:20 AM to 09:10 AM
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Spots available: 5
Los Angeles CA 90015 US
More opportunities with Green Dot Public Schools National Mentorship Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Green Dot Public Schools National Mentorship Program
Location:
1149 S. Hill St., Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015, US
Mission Statement
The Green Dot Public Schools National Mentorship Program seeks to transform public education by empowering every one of our 14,000+ students to recognize and strive to reach their full potential. Our vision is to help create a world where all students have access to the high-quality education and dynamic professional networks necessary to build pathways to prosperity in the communities we serve.
Description
By providing guidance, accountability, and knowledge, your role is to support your mentee in
career exploration, self-discovery, and social-emotional development. As a mentor you are
consistent, culturally-responsive, and prepared to push your own thinking and the thinking of
your mentee. We ask that you prioritize this relationship and be a consistent presence while
mentees learn to navigate this program.
Mentor Role
? Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
? Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and
setting appropriate boundaries
? Acknowledging their strengths, talents and gifts and encouraging them to find ways to
use them.
? Assist mentee in goal setting and support them to work toward accomplishing them
Qualifications:
? Some experience working with youth
? Have participated in at least one volunteer experience
? At least two years of experience working in professional field
? Complete application process, consisting of written application and potential interviews
references (if applicable)
? Background check
? Attend mentor training
? Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Los Angeles, CA 90015
DATE POSTED
March 22, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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