Be a vessel to a young persons career as they matriculate towards their future! Mentor with Spark!
ORGANIZATION: Spark the Journey
Please visit the new page to apply.
Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today!
Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- 21 years old or older
- Associate degree, technical degree, or higher
- DMV metropolitan resident
Flexible Mentoring Schedule - High School
- 1-year time commitment
- Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week
- Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month
- Communicate with Spark staff 2x a month
Flexible Mentoring Schedule - Post-Secondary
- 8-month time commitment
- Call/text/email your mentee 2x a month
- Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person based on your student’s availability
- Communicate with Spark staff 1x quarterly
Flexible Mentoring Schedule - Year Up
- 6-month time commitment
- Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month
- Attend bi-monthly workshops.
Additional Benefits
- Network with other mentors and build a shared community
- Ongoing training
- Community events
- Increase opportunity and economic mobility for our young people
Ready to join?
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/
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About Spark the Journey
Location:
609 H Street NE, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20002, US
Mission Statement
Spark the Journey provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success. We envision a future where every young person can attain economic mobility, regardless of education, background, or race.
Description
We’re helping young adults develop skills that are transferrable to both the workplace and college - from navigating the college application process to exploring career opportunities. It's the untapped potential that our team and mentors ignite, empowering the next generation to master their own future and achieve success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Washington, DC 20002
DATE POSTED
June 9, 2023
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- flexible
- Two-year associate or technical degree or higher