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15 people are interested
Volunteer Mentor
ORGANIZATION: TAKE ON COLLEGE
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Applicants must apply here to be considered: https://forms.gle/vujK2hywyXuGLe4p7
Role Description
Take on College is looking for Volunteer Mentors to provide mentorship to first-generation and low-income high school students applying to college. As a Volunteer Mentor, you will work remotely and provide support to students on a regular basis. Tasks include mentoring and editing college essays. We expect strong communication, flexibility in working hours, and attention to detail. This role is as a volunteer and unpaid. However, paid opportunities with Take on College become available to Volunteer Mentors to host and organize workshops. Mentors get access to professional development, letters of recommendations and experience with a nonprofit as part of their volunteer time.
Applications are due Friday, April 12 at 11:59pm PT
Qualifications
- Strong communication and writing skills, as you will be working closely with students
- A background in mentoring, tutoring, or education
- Ability to work collaboratively with other mentors and support staff
- Demonstrated commitment to mentorship, education, and community service
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite applications
Company Description
Take on College is a 501c3 nonprofit based in Washington state, founded in 2019. We are volunteer-run program that provides accessible mentoring services and resources to first-generation students applying to college. Through Take on College, each of our mentors have experience in mentoring and college essay editing, providing valuable guidance and support. Our goal is to make higher education accessible to all, and we do so with our Summer Fellowship Program, Fall Mentorship Program and workshop series.
To complete the form, you must submit your personal statement (Common/Coalition), one supplemental essay you used as a high school senior to apply to college, as well as your resume. If you no longer have those essays, one recent writing sample you submitted for a humanities or social sciences college class would work as well.
More opportunities with TAKE ON COLLEGE
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About TAKE ON COLLEGE
Location:
10388 SE 187TH PL, RENTON, WA 98055, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to make higher education accessible to all through dedicated mentorship.
Description
As recent graduates, we've gone through the challenge of juggling AP classes, standardized testing, college applications, financial aid, and searching for scholarships - all within the same semester. It can be tough, especially if you don't have anyone to help you. That's where we come in.
We started Take on College in 2019 because we noticed the lack of mentorship resources available for those who would become first-generation college students. The average college counselor can cost upwards of $100 per meeting - and as college students who can't afford that, we want to help.
Through Take on College, we provide an accessible program for students to learn from others who have just gone through the same process. Each one of our mentors has experience in mentoring and college essay editing. Enjoy our services; learn about our take on essays, resumes, cover letters, and more!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours a month