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PENCIL Launching Leaders program at Martin Van Buren (MVB) High School

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PENCIL is activtely seeking volunteers for our unique opportunity in collaboration with New York Univeristy (NYU) School of Professional Studies for the Launching Leadersprogram to support the students at Martin Van Buren (MVB) High School in Queens. PENCIL will facilitate career readiness workshops that will cover resume building, interviewing, professionlism and communication with volunteers serving as mentors to students. Volunteers in attendance at the workshops will provide valuable feedback, guidance, and tips on the topics covered, all in effort to optimize the students' experience as they acquire key skills to help them become well-rounded professionals during their academic journey.

Once you registered, a PENCIL staff member will send a direct link to our volunteer portal for you to register and placed direcly in our database. Please note, times and dates are subject to change in response to any conflicts that may arise for the dates scheduled.

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About PENCIL Inc.

Location:

30 West 26th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010, US

Mission Statement

PENCIL makes it easy for business professionals, educators and students to work together--in schools and the workplace. Our hands-on programs, including in-school partnerships, mentoring, internships, and immersive experiences like Principal For A Day, create targeted opportunities to make a real difference in the classroom and beyond.

Description

In 1995, PENCIL launched Principal for a Day(r), an annual event designed to raise awareness about public education by having civic and business leaders serve as visiting principals in New York City schools. Twenty years later, PENCIL is the leader in creating innovative and impactful models of collaboration between the business and education communities. PENCIL works at the intersection of school needs and business expertise to bring together the best ideas, talent, and resources across sectors to improve public school and student performance and enhance workforce pathways.

PENCIL provides volunteer opportunities for individuals within the business community - at any level - through our three main programs:

The PENCIL School Partnership Program

The PENCIL Internship Program

PENCIL Points of Engagement



CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Employment
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Employment

WHEN

Tue Dec 10, 2024
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM

WHERE

230-17 Hillside AvenueQueens, NY 11427

(40.73363,-73.73914)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Youth Services
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1.30
  • Please note that we check all mentors on the New York State Registry of Sexual Offenders to ensure the safety of the students. We do not share this information or any of your responses with your employer.

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