STANDOUT YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM INC
Cause Area
Location
1135 Ella Crossing Dr. Houston, TX 77090
United States
Active Opportunities (5)
Flexible Schedule
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Houston, TX 77090
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of youth in our community? StandOUT Youth Mentoring Program is seeking dedicated mentors who are 16 years or older to join our team. Mentor Responsibilities (for Adult Mentors and Peer-Mentors): As a mentor with StandOUT, your role will be crucial in shaping the future of our youth. You will be responsible for: Providing one-on-one mentoring to middle and high school students. Offering guidance, support, and a positive role model for our mentees. Participating in recreational activities and workshops with the mentees. Facilitating group mealtime discussions. Committing to the program every Tuesday for 2 hours. Individuals between the ages of 16-22 will be considered as peer-mentors, offering an opportunity for volunteer or internship hours while helping shape the future of our youth. Peer-Mentor Criteria: To become a peer-mentor, you must meet the following criteria: Academic Standing: Mentors in high school or pursuing higher education must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Disciplinary Record: No outstanding disciplinary issues at school or in the community. Time Commitment: Dedicate 2 hours per week on Tuesdays from 5 PM to 7 PM at the MI3 Center. Background Check: Anyone over the age of 18 must pass a background check.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Flexible Schedule
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Houston, TX 77090
StandOUT Youth Mentoring Program is a dedicated nonprofit offering free weekly mentoring to Houston-area youth, currently seeking passionate volunteers for various administrative roles; learn more about our impact at standoutyouthmentoring.org. Responsibilities: Texting donors with program updates and donation requests. Reaching out to local businesses for donations. Possibly managing social media or other platforms to engage the community and raise awareness. Skills Required: Strong communication and persuasive skills. Experience in fundraising and donor engagement.
Date Posted: 2024-03-21
Flexible Schedule
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Houston, TX 77090
StandOUT Youth Mentoring Program is a dedicated nonprofit offering free weekly mentoring to Houston-area youth, currently seeking passionate volunteers for various administrative roles; learn more about our impact at standoutyouthmentoring.org. Responsibilities: Tracking youth and mentor applications from various sources. Adding applicants to the onboarding spreadsheet. Making initial contact for brief phone interviews. Letting applicants know the next steps in the onboarding process. Skills Required: Excellent organizational skills. Good communication skills for interviews and follow-ups.
Date Posted: 2024-03-21
Flexible Schedule
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Houston, TX 77090
StandOUT Youth Mentoring Program is a dedicated nonprofit offering free weekly mentoring to Houston-area youth, currently seeking passionate volunteers for various administrative roles; learn more about our impact at standoutyouthmentoring.org. Responsibilities: Making initial contact with new parents for a brief interview/survey. Communicating through Google Voice text when misses our calls Sending parents informative mass text messages after every meeting with recaps. Calling parents once a month for updates and satisfaction surveys. Skills Required: Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with parents.
Date Posted: 2024-03-21
Flexible Schedule
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Houston, TX 77090
StandOUT Youth Mentoring Program is a dedicated nonprofit offering free weekly mentoring to Houston-area youth, currently seeking passionate volunteers for various administrative roles; learn more about our impact at standoutyouthmentoring.org. Responsibilities: Adding mentor applicants as a user on our training website. Tracking training completion and updating the onboarding spreadsheet. Sending and tracking background checks. Notifying applicants once their background check is cleared. Skills Required: Attention to detail. Good with technology and database management.
Date Posted: 2024-03-21
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to shift the trajectory of youth lives, empowering them to become standout individuals and strong decision-makers through weekly mentoring, skill development, and providing a supportive community.
Description
StandOUT Youth Mentoring Program is a dynamic and community-driven nonprofit organization founded by Andrea Gonzales. Our mission is to shift the trajectory of youth lives, empowering them to become standout individuals and strong decision-makers through weekly mentoring, skill development, and providing a supportive community.
Program Overview: Our program operates out of the MI3 Center, a renowned recreational center for youth in North Houston. We hold our mentoring sessions every Tuesday, offering a well-rounded experience that includes 40 minutes of one-on-one mentoring, 40 minutes of recreational activities or workshops, and 40 minutes of a group mealtime where meaningful discussions take place.
Mentors: We welcome mentors who are 16 years or older to join us in making a difference in the lives of young individuals in our community. Individuals between the ages of 16 and 22 will be considered peer mentors, gaining valuable volunteer or internship hours while contributing to our mission.
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