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Volunteer Mentor (Denver Metro Area)
ORGANIZATION: Sims-Fayola Foundation
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Company Description
The Sims-Fayola Foundation is a trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to improving life outcomes for young men of color. Through innovative programming and systemic advocacy, we address the root causes of educational inequities and institutional barriers. By equipping young men with the tools they need to succeed and catalyzing change at every level, we’re building a brighter future for our communities. Join us as we continue to empower, uplift, and transform lives.
Role Description
This is a volunteer role through Sims-Fayola Foundation. As a Mentor you will be responsible for providing guidance, support, serving as a positive role model, participating in activities with your mentee (sometimes planning), fostering an environment of mutual respect, helping aid in positive self-esteem and image, helping the young men set goals as well as having fun!
Time Commitment
This is a one-year (12 month) commitment to in-person sessions that occur one Saturday a month.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Reside in the Greater Denver Metropolitan area with access to a vehicle
- Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures (including participating in required training)
- Responsive (have an openness to communicate regularly with program staff)
- Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of BIPOC youth
- Be dependable and fully commit to the 12-month requirement
Desirable Qualities
- Willing listener
- Encouraging and supportive
- Patient and flexible
- Tolerant and respectful of individual differences
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to build trust and rapport with mentee(s)
- Understanding of the challenges faced by BIPOC individuals
Benefits
- Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community and individuals
- Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals
- Training sessions (professional development)
- Personal ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed
- Mentee/mentor group activities, complimentary tickets to community events, participant recognition events
Application and Screening Process
Step 1: Submit an application
The organization will conduct a driving record and criminal history check, encompassing 1) State 2) Child Abuse and Neglect Registry 3) Sexual Offender Registry
Step 2: Interview
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About Sims-Fayola Foundation
Location:
12500 E. Iliff Ave., Suite 200, Aurora, CO 80014, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement The Sims-Fayola Foundation's mission is to improve the life outcomes of young men of color through direct programming and catalyzing systems change by addressing the root causes of educational inequities and institutional barriers. Our Vision Through collaborative partnerships with schools, community organizations, city agencies, and policymakers, we aim to collectively transform policies, practices, and resources to create an inclusive and supportive environment for these young men and boys. This collaborative approach fosters a systemic shift that benefits individuals and contributes to broader societal change and equity. We envision a future where policies, practices, and resources are transformed to create an inclusive and supportive environment for these young men and boys, enabling them to thrive and contribute to a more equitable society.
Description
Our Why
Despite persistent calls for change, the United States education system has inadequately addressed the historic inequities faced by students of color. Young men of color encounter pervasive challenges from early childhood through adulthood, enduring disproportionate disadvantages irrespective of socioeconomic status. These challenges range from individual experiences to systemic barriers deeply ingrained in social norms, attitudes, institutions, and policies. In educational settings, boys of color face pronounced disparities contributing to the alarming school-to-prison pipeline. Research underscores the direct correlation between these disparities and the overrepresentation of young men of color, particularly African-American males, in juvenile detention centers and the prison system. Our mission is grounded in dismantling these barriers, advocating for equity, and fostering inclusive educational opportunities for all.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
80011
(39.75425 ,-104.7871 )
DATE POSTED
November 27, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a month for 1 year
- Learn more about the role here: https://www.sffoundation.org/community-mentoring-program