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Become a Mentor and Help People Evolve with Work

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ORGANIZATION: Idealist.org

Recruiting Organization: Free to Learn Fund

A Mentor (Volunteer) is responsible for providing guidance, support and advice to individuals who are seeking personal or professional development. They serve as role models and confidants, offering their expertise and experience to help mentees navigate challenges, set goals and achieve success. Mentors work closely with their mentees to identify strengths and areas for improvement, develop action plans and track progress toward achieving objectives. They play a crucial role in empowering others to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. This position requires strong communication skills, empathy, patience and a genuine desire to help others succeed.

Who we mainly serve:

  • Teenagers and young adults ages 16-21,
  • Adults in career transition,
  • Military transitioning into civilian jobs
  • All those who want to manage their Career.

We provide a safe space for mentor and mentee to meet once or several times.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide guidance and support to mentees.
  • Share knowledge and expertise in a specific field.
  • Listen actively and offer constructive feedback.
  • Help mentees set goals and create action plans.

Main topics:

  • Launch career for the first time (internship, entry-level job, help with career exploration),
  • Help them reach career and income goals (related to upskilling and reskilling),
  • Help them match with jobs as soon as possible (discovering skills, interview preparation, offer negotiation skills, anything related to their job cycle),

We work to connect mentors with mentees in all areas of interest, but today especially in:

  • Healthcare, hospitals and medical services.
  • Art and design.
  • Customer services.
  • Health, wellness and fitness.
  • Marketing and advertising.
  • Gaming and video games.
  • Human Resources.
  • Entertainment.
  • Information Technology.
  • Management.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

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About Idealist.org

Location:

389 5th Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10016, US

Mission Statement

To bridge the gap between intention and action in order to bring about social impact.

Description

Idealist is a leading online global resource for finding jobs in the nonprofit sector, as well as volunteer opportunities and graduate school programs for social impact.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Employment
Education & Literacy, Employment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

17250 Dallas ParkwayDallas, TX 75248

(32.9853,-96.82764)
 

SKILLS

  • Marketing Strategy & Planning
  • Sales Marketing
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resources Recruitment
  • Human Resources Training & Development
  • Human Resources Assistance

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • FLEXIBLE

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