Note: This is an ongoing, hybrid volunteer opportunity, with some required in-person Saturdays sessions during the academic school year. Bachelor's degree required.
Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
Are you passionate about storytelling and helping others express themselves through writing? If so, becoming a writing coach with Minds Matter could be your ideal role. As a coach, you’ll guide 3-4 students in crafting personal statements and essays for summer program applications-an essential step toward college readiness. Your feedback will be instrumental in transforming their drafts, helping them find their unique voice and tell their stories with impact.
Writing coaches bring forth the student’s stories by building a transformative relationship with them helping to elevate their voice. It is a powerful role that requires one to support but not dominate, to guide with positive, constructive feedback and to listen empathetically. The writing coach works closely with the student to bring alive the lessons and learnings from the Writing & Critical Thinking Saturday sessions. Writing coaches help students build comfort and confidence in their writing ability through their patience and feedback.
Time commitment: 3 to 5 hours per week during busiest periods, October-March in Sophomore Year; Attend Saturday sessions in person at least once a month during busiest periods
Minds Matter Website: https://mindsmattersocal.org/
Application Link: https://tfaforms.com/310839
Once you've expressed interest, the opportunity coordinator will follow-up with additional application details. To expedite the process, please complete our volunteer application here: https://tfaforms.com/310839
Please note that we require full vaccination for COVID-19 for all volunteers.
3939 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, CA 90037, US
to connect driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
Minds Matter supports students in their sophomore, junior, and senior year. Our program offers a unique combination of mentoring support, group instruction, and social-emotional learning. We provide students with the resources and guidance needed to gain admission, enroll, and succeed at rigorous four-year colleges. Support continues during college with internships, professional skills-building, and access to our alumni platform.
3939 South Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90037
September 4, 2024
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