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103 people are interested
Sponsor-A-Scholar Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Philadelphia Futures
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103 people are interested
Philadelphia Futures: a union of White-Williams Scholars and Philadelphia Futures seeks college-educated men and women from diverse personal and professional backgrounds to mentor first-generation-to-college high school students to help them achieve their dream of a college degree.
Philadelphia Futures’ SAS Program is grounded in the belief that a caring and committed adult can make a significant difference in the life of a student. We recognize the profound impact that a mentor can have on a student’s chance of graduating from high school, completing college and becoming economically self-sufficient.
A mentor in the Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) Program is a supportive adult who serves as a role model, advocate and cheerleader to one college-bound high school student. A mentor opens doors to new social, cultural and educational experiences and provides professional networks for a student.
Each mentor is matched with an individual SAS student and asked to make a long-term commitment to that student for a minimum of four years through, at least, the critical first year of collegeto help him or her reach college and ultimately earn a degree. Mentors are an integral part of our students’ success.
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About Philadelphia Futures
Location:
230 S. Broad Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102, US
Mission Statement
Philadelphia Futures: a union of White-Williams Scholars and Philadelphia Futures to provide low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities nescessary for admission to and success in college. We transform lives by breaking down the barries that have historically excluded the student population that we serve from achieving college success.
Description
Philadelphia Futures' Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) Program and its subject-specific tutoring initiatives provide students with long-term mentoring, academic and enrichment activities, college guidance, funds for college-related expenses, and ongoing support throughout high school and college.
Approximately 200 students participate in the high school component of the SAS Program and more than 200 collegian students study at over 50 colleges and universities throughout the United States.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
230 S. Broad St.7th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19102
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 26
- Orientation or Training