Looking for a flexible, long-term volunteer opportunity with youth?

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Operation Jump Start's mission is to help low-income, first-generation college students get in, stay in, and graduate from a four-year college. We do this by providing academic support, mentoring, and exposure to a broader world.

Our College Access program pairs 8th-10th grade Long Beach students with a volunteer mentor, who provides guidance, support, and fun outings to students who are in the early stages of their career and college planning.

The mentor serves as a role model and friend to support students in reaching their full potential. This includes one-on-one time getting to know and building trust with your mentee; planning and attending enriching outings to enjoy together; and offering support as the student navigates their college planning. Many of our mentor/mentees forge truly meaningful bonds, maintaining their relationship long after the formal mentorship program ends! Our mentors tell us that this is a rewarding and life-changing experience.

The time commitment is 4-6 hours a month with your mentee, over a span of 1-3 years, in order to follow a young student's journey throughout their early high school years. You coordinate directly with your mentee, so timing is very flexible! No rigid schedules, and primarily weekends and evenings will be when students are free.

The requirements for this opportunity are:

• Must be a college graduate
• Must be over the age of 24
• Must pass background check
• Negative TB test
• Attend trainings

Thank you for considering us! Feel free to reach out directly to our Community Outreach Coordinator at chelsea@operationjumpstart.org with any questions.

Get a jump start on getting involved! Apply today at https://operationjumpstart.org/volunteer-application/