Virtual Mentor

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Recruiting Organization: I'RAISE GIRLS AND BOYS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Virtual Mentor Volunteer

Responsibilities:

• Conduct 1:1 mentoring sessions at least once a week as scheduled.
• Create individualized goals plans and provide direction and support to youth around the completion of those goals.
• Remain committed and loyal to mentor match relationships [be committed as a mentor]
• Encourage students to become more engaged in school by providing evidence-based emotional support for those who exhibit one or more of the "early warning" indicators; low attendance, poor behavior, and below average course performance.
• Provide youth with activities/projects that will increase youth engagement in education, employment, community service as well as improve their overall social and emotional skills.
• Attend monthly mentor meet ups.
• Maintain positive communication with school administration and staff, and report progress with the mentee to supervisor weekly and as needed.
• Maintain consistent communication with mentee’s family members and provide them with feedback on their child’s progress.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or College/University Student or Graduates.
• 2+ years of mentoring experience or 1 year of experience working with youth is preferred.
• Must have an interest or passion in working with youth and/or adolescents in need of mentorship.
• Must possess excellent communication, planning, organizing, and active listening skills.
• Must have the ability to see solutions and opportunities, and the ability to set and maintain boundaries.

For in-person mentor volunteer opportunities: Must undergo a background check, get fingerprinted, and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Location: Remotely or Virtually from anywhere

Hours: Volunteers will be required to work 1 to 2 hours a week for a minimum of 5 months.

Type: Volunteer Role

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About our Mentoring Program:

We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled volunteers to be a mentor, role model and make a positive impact on youth ages 5 - 18 years of age. This exciting and rewarding opportunity includes 1:1 mentoring and/or group mentoring.

Mentors work with mentees on developing goals for their life that will help them make social, emotional and educational gains. Our mission is to increase self-esteem and self-image by providing guidance and resources to youths of color. We do this to help youth maximize and reach their highest potential and experience success in all areas of their life.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair Accessible

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring