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Mentor a High School Student with Minds Matter NYC!

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ORGANIZATION: Minds Matter of NYC, Inc.

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ABOUT MINDS MATTER NYC

For over 30 years, Minds Matter NYC has connected 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. Volunteer with Minds Matter NYC and help low-income students achieve their college dreams.

MENTOR ROLE OVERVIEW

  • Mentors guide, challenge and celebrate students through their three years in the program.
  • Mentors act as caring adults in their students' lives. They provide consistent support while sharing insight from their journey to college and beyond.
  • Minds Matter utilizes a 2:2 model. Mentors work with 2 students alongside a co-mentor to form a quad. You and your co-mentor will work together to form a consistant support system for your students.
  • Your quad will operate within a larger team led by a Team Leader. Each session your Team Leader will facilitate the Minds Matter NYC curriculum designed to cultivate community and guide your student at through each step of their journey.

WHY VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR

  • Make a difference in the life of a student. Help them unleash their full potential!
  • Gain new friends, enrich your community, and join a network of service-minded peers.
  • Grow as a leader and sharpen your communication skills.
  • Burnish your resume with volunteer service experience.

TIME COMMITMENT

  • Mentors commit to three academic school years (through your students' Sophomore to Senior year of high school).
  • Each academic year contains 23 sessions from October to May.
  • Sessions are on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • There are no sessions over major holidays or school breaks.
  • Volunteers are required to attend 80% of the sessions.

LOCATION
Sessions take place on high school campuses in Manhattan. Program locations are organized by program year:

  • Sophomore: Harlem
  • Junior: Chinatown
  • Senior: Chelsea

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduate of a four-year college or university
  • Team-oriented, responsive, active listener who can serve as a role model for young people
  • Must uphold Minds Matter NYC’s values of community, commitment, and growth
  • Must pass a background check
  • Available in person on Saturdays

HOW TO APPLY
Please fill out our application by August 1st.

Apply Here: https://www.tfaforms.com/310839

For more information please visit www.mindsmatternyc.org

Questions: Contact MMNYC's volunteer Engagement Associate, Maya, at maya@mindsmatternyc.org

Mentors will need to complete an application and participate in an interview process, which includes a background check clearance.

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About Minds Matter of NYC, Inc.

Location:

1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, US

Mission Statement

Minds Matter of NYC is a college access and success non-profit whose mission is 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. Volunteer with Minds Matter NYC and help low-income students achieve their college dreams.

Description

Since 1991, Minds Matter has helped thousands of underserved students reach their potential in high school, college, and beyond. Providing students with a Community of Opportunity(tm) is the heart of Minds Matter’s vision for change. More than 600 volunteers give their time to Minds Matter every week as mentors, writing advisors, program leaders, and more.

During their three years in the program, students participate in a holistic preparation program that focuses on their individual needs. Each student in Minds Matter is paired with two adult mentors who guide, challenge, and celebrate them through their three-year journey. Students also receive tutoring in writing and math skills, as well as SAT prep. Every student has the chance to explore their interests through summer programs at top universities and by taking advantage of professional experiences and internships through Minds Matter’s corporate partnerships.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

New York City, NY 10029

(40.79164,-73.9448)
 

DATE POSTED

May 29, 2025

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Saturdays from 11 AM to 12:30 PM (with the exception of school breaks and holidays), for three academic school years.
  • Must have a 4-year college degree Must pass a criminal background check, undergo child protection training, and sign-off on youth protection policies Commit to attending at least 80% of Saturday sessions throughout your time in the program

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