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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55455
Do you have a passion to help low income students reach the college of their dreams? This would be a great opportunity for you. Minds Matter is a non-profit organization that was created to mentor high-achieving, low-income high school students who have the potential and ambition to pursue a college education, but who lacked the resources to achieve that dream. The organization is looking for an additional member for its executive committee in the area of Junior Programming. You will have a seasoned volunteer available to train you in. Please note that this is a full year opportunity and you will be running sessions on Saturdays from 12pm -2 pm. Details on the role are as follows: Designs, organizes and facilitates the Junior Program mentoring sessions for a dozen of students and their volunteers. Topics can range from college tours, college presentations, passion projects, etc. Collaborates with the Co-Directors of Test Prep and Writing & Critical Thinking (W&CT) to coordinate curriculum. Attends monthly executive committee meetings. Works with Summer Programs Team in application and selection process.
Date Posted: 2024-06-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55455
Minds Matter Twin Cities is looking for volunteers who are interested in working with our fundraising team. An ideal volunteer would come with some experience or passion in building connections within the local community and be comfortable in connecting with businesses about event sponsorship. Additionally, we are looking for volunteers who have ideas about fundraising opportunities that we can take advantage of and are willing to take the lead on these initiatives. Our fundraising team is small but we are excited to be moving forward in building a strong base for our organization and trying new things.
Date Posted: 2024-06-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55455
Do you have a passion for writing and helping high school students attend their dream college? This opportunity could be great for you! We encourage all interested to reach out. We are looking for volunteers who have similar lived experiences as our students (first generation, low income, children of immigrants) Below is what you will be doing as a critical thinking and writing instructor. Shapes and implements a curriculum designed to improve students’ writing and critical thinking skills and produce highly competitive essays for Summer Programs and college applications Workshop with high school students to brainstorm and write essays for Summer Programs and college applications Edit and revise student essays and provide meaningful feedback to build students' writing skills Connect with up to 10 students to learn their story and help them share their story within their college application essays.
Date Posted: 2024-06-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55455
Summary As a part of the College Advising Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our high school mentees as they navigate the college application process. Team Roles and Responsibilities Build relationships with students and their mentors to understand each student’s unique strengths, situations, and needs when it comes to college applications Assist students in refining their college lists; ensuring that they have at least one safety, one match, and one reach school on their list Organize important application deadline information for students and keep track of students progress Research and stay up to date on current college trends/ information Examples: 90-100% need met colleges, strong major programs, FASFA/ CSS profile information Research answers to students’ questions and get back to them in a timely matter if you do not know the answer Partner with senior program directors to assist students who are struggling with the college application process Create presentations/ activities around college life for students Examples include: living on campus, work-study, study abroad, internships, academic supports in college Promote major scholarship opportunities (Questbridge, Wallin, etc). Individual Expectations Attend Senior sessions every other Saturday starting in Mid to Late August Maintain shared records for the whole college advising team to review to stay up to date on students current location in the college application process.
Date Posted: 2024-06-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55455
Role Summary A mentor is a loyal advisor, guide, confidant, and role model. They are a caring individual (other than the parent or guardian) who will help students with postsecondary college plans. Mentors will be part of a team who is supporting a young person through an ongoing, three year, two-to-one relationship, and serve as a positive role model. Mentors might help students explore a career path, colleges, life skills, and communication etiquette. Mentors are willing to share their own lived experiences, professional background, and interests to create long-lasting relationships. After being trained in the program curriculum, Mentors and their Mentor partner will be responsible for guiding their mentee through the curriculum and facilitating personal exploration. The Mentor is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all participants; providing structure, resources and support to their mentee. Mentors will also assist the Minds Matter team with program reporting and review processes. Time Commitment 8-10 hours per month, 3 Year Commitment Basic Requirements: Graduate of credible college or university Must complete and pass a background check and reference checks Able to commit to 3 years of participation with a time commitment of approximately 2-3 hours/week, including: ○ Attend two-hour orientation session before program kickoff ○ Mentor training hosted before mentoring sessions (one every 3-4 weeks, 11:00-12:00) ○ 24 weeks of Saturday mentorship sessions total (12:00-2:00) Mentor Traits Dependable Able to maintain a steady temperament when frustrating situations come up Listens well, seeks to understand, and is curious about the young person Provides leadership Values the differences & similarities between you and your mentee, and open to learning Consistent Adaptable to change Participation Requirements Be at least 21 years old Have graduated from a credible college or university Be interested in working with young people Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures Be willing to complete the application and screening process Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments, especially the two hour mentoring sessions each Saturday for three years. Attend two hour orientation before programing Attend 2 hour training and other trainings as required Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff Have a clean criminal history No use of illicit drugs No use of alcohol or controlled substances in an inappropriate manner Benefits of Mentoring with Minds Matter Matched with a mentee based on shared interests Orientation and training provided Opportunities to learn best practices from other mentors Receive regular communication and updates from staff advisors Satisfaction in helping a young person mature, progress, and achieve goals Receive ongoing support & supervision to help the match succeed Achieve personal growth and learn more about yourself Improve your self-esteem and make a difference Gain a better understanding of other cultures and develop a greater appreciation for diversity Have fun Essential Duties and Responsibilities Possess a desire and a commitment to disrupting the poverty cycle by helping students attend college Serve as a role model, advocate, and resource for mentee throughout their three years Engage in content with your mentee during session along with providing feedback and support throughout the class activities Collaborate with your mentor pod to determine best practices to support your mentees Inform Program Directors of any issues or concerns that arise during sessions Provide leadership, vision, and feedback to Minds Matter to ensure the organization meets the needs of the participants and the community Model behavior that is grounded in integrity and credibility, as well as provide a model for healthy, trusting relationships through clear communication and setting of appropriate boundaries Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities It is expected that the candidate for this position has all or most of the following: Experience working with youth and/or youth organizations Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills, including active listening and ability to offer support and encouragement when appropriate Ability to critically think and problem solve Ability to actively moderate and facilitate interactive learning and open conversations Ability to work digitally and conduct on the fly research on colleges and universities to share information with students Application and Screening Process Written Application Personal interview Criminal history check Provide personal references Attend two hour orientation before program kick off Attend additional mentor training as offered
Date Posted: 2024-06-19