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Flexible Schedule
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Duquesne, PA 15110
Program Description: The Being There Mentoring Program empowers middle school students with essential Social-Emotional Learning skills, fostering their personal and academic growth. This program pairs experienced mentors with middle school students to provide guidance, support, and mentorship. Being There is offered through Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) at Duquesne K-8, East Allegheny Jr. Sr. High School, and Sto-Rox Jr. Sr. High School. Mentor Responsibilities: As a mentor in the Being There Mentoring Program, you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting your mentee's personal and emotional development. Your responsibilities will include: Mentorship Relationship: Establishing a trusting and respectful mentor-mentee relationship that promotes open communication and active listening. Goal Setting: Collaborate with your mentee to set and track specific SEL goals tailored to their needs and circumstances. Guidance and Support: Providing guidance on SEL competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Positive Role Modeling: Demonstrating SEL skills and behaviors as a positive role model for your mentee. Eligibility Requirements: To become a mentor in the Being Mentor Mentoring Program, you should meet the following eligibility requirements: Experience: All mentors must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent education. Intake Process: All mentors must complete our intake process, which includes an interview, PA Act 33/34 clearances, reference checks, and mentor training. Availability: Willingness to commit 1 hour a week to mentoring sessions. Mentoring sessions take place once a week at the school. Benefits for Mentors: As a mentor in the Middle School SEL Mentorship Program, you will gain numerous benefits, including: Personal Growth: Enhance your SEL skills and personal development as you guide and support your mentees. Fulfillment: The satisfaction of positively impacting middle school students' lives, contributing to their emotional well-being and academic success. Skill Development: Improve your mentoring, communication, and relationship-building skills. Networking: Connect with other mentors and professionals from various career fields. Community Engagement: Be part of a program that fosters a sense of community and social responsibility. Training and Development: Access to training and resources to further enhance your mentoring capabilities. References and Recognition: Receive references and recognition for your contributions to the program and community. Join our Being There Mentoring Program and become a mentor who empowers the next generation with the vital skills they need to thrive.
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Flexible Schedule
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North Versailles, PA 15137
Calling all community heroes! Are you passionate about education and empowering the next generation? Do you believe in the power of volunteering to make a positive impact? If so, we need YOUR help! Pittsburgh Area Community Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our roster and support various needs within our school community. Whether you're a student, a parent, a professional, or a retiree, you can play a role in shaping the future of our students. Here's how you can make a difference: Tutoring and Mentoring: Help students excel academically by providing one-on-one tutoring or mentoring sessions. Whether it's math, science, language arts, or any other subject, your guidance can make a world of difference. Event Support: Get involved in school events such as community days, fundraisers, field trips, or extracurricular activities. With your help, we can help create memorable experiences for students and families! Community Resources: Support our efforts to connect students and the community with necessary resources by helping with community closets, supply drives, food pantries, vaccine clinics, and other necessary services. Special Skills: Do you have a special skill or talent you'd like to share? Whether it's art, music, coding, gardening, or anything else, we welcome volunteers who can offer unique learning opportunities to our students. No matter your background or experience level, there's a place for you on our volunteer team. Members are regularly sent volunteer opportunities, and you can choose which opportunities you want to support. To become a volunteer at Logan Elementary School and/or East Allegheny Jr. Sr. High School, please submit your interest form. A staff member will contact you within 1-2 business days. You can also contact our Community Partnerships Manager, Julianna Sehy, at jsehy@pghareacs.org
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
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Flexible Schedule
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McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Program Description: The Being There Mentoring Program empowers middle school students with essential Social-Emotional Learning skills, fostering their personal and academic growth. This program pairs experienced mentors with middle school students to provide guidance, support, and mentorship. Being There is offered through Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) at Duquesne K-8, East Allegheny Jr. Sr. High School, and Sto-Rox Jr. Sr. High School. Mentor Responsibilities: As a mentor in the Being There Mentoring Program, you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting your mentee's personal and emotional development. Your responsibilities will include: Mentorship Relationship: Establishing a trusting and respectful mentor-mentee relationship that promotes open communication and active listening. Goal Setting: Collaborate with your mentee to set and track specific SEL goals tailored to their needs and circumstances. Guidance and Support: Providing guidance on SEL competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Positive Role Modeling: Demonstrating SEL skills and behaviors as a positive role model for your mentee. Eligibility Requirements: To become a mentor in the Being Mentor Mentoring Program, you should meet the following eligibility requirements: Experience: All mentors must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent education. Intake Process: All mentors must complete our intake process, which includes an interview, PA Act 33/34 clearances, reference checks, and mentor training. Availability: Willingness to commit 1 hour a week to mentoring sessions. Mentoring sessions take place once a week at the school. Benefits for Mentors: As a mentor in the Middle School SEL Mentorship Program, you will gain numerous benefits, including: Personal Growth: Enhance your SEL skills and personal development as you guide and support your mentees. Fulfillment: The satisfaction of positively impacting middle school students' lives, contributing to their emotional well-being and academic success. Skill Development: Improve your mentoring, communication, and relationship-building skills. Networking: Connect with other mentors and professionals from various career fields. Community Engagement: Be part of a program that fosters a sense of community and social responsibility. Training and Development: Access to training and resources to further enhance your mentoring capabilities. References and Recognition: Receive references and recognition for your contributions to the program and community. Join our Being There Mentoring Program and become a mentor who empowers the next generation with the vital skills they need to thrive.
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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Flexible Schedule
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North Versailles, PA 15137
Program Description: The Being There Mentoring Program empowers middle school students with essential Social-Emotional Learning skills, fostering their personal and academic growth. This program pairs experienced mentors with middle school students to provide guidance, support, and mentorship. Being There is offered through Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) at Duquesne K-8, East Allegheny Jr. Sr. High School, and Sto-Rox Jr. Sr. High School. Mentor Responsibilities: As a mentor in the Being There Mentoring Program, you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting your mentee's personal and emotional development. Your responsibilities will include: Mentorship Relationship: Establishing a trusting and respectful mentor-mentee relationship that promotes open communication and active listening. Goal Setting: Collaborate with your mentee to set and track specific SEL goals tailored to their needs and circumstances. Guidance and Support: Providing guidance on SEL competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Positive Role Modeling: Demonstrating SEL skills and behaviors as a positive role model for your mentee. Eligibility Requirements: To become a mentor in the Being Mentor Mentoring Program, you should meet the following eligibility requirements: Experience: All mentors must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent education. Intake Process: All mentors must complete our intake process, which includes an interview, PA Act 33/34 clearances, reference checks, and mentor training. Availability: Willingness to commit 1 hour a week to mentoring sessions. Mentoring sessions take place once a week at the school. Benefits for Mentors: As a mentor in the Middle School SEL Mentorship Program, you will gain numerous benefits, including: Personal Growth: Enhance your SEL skills and personal development as you guide and support your mentees. Fulfillment: The satisfaction of positively impacting middle school students' lives, contributing to their emotional well-being and academic success. Skill Development: Improve your mentoring, communication, and relationship-building skills. Networking: Connect with other mentors and professionals from various career fields. Community Engagement: Be part of a program that fosters a sense of community and social responsibility. Training and Development: Access to training and resources to further enhance your mentoring capabilities. References and Recognition: Receive references and recognition for your contributions to the program and community. Join our Being There Mentoring Program and become a mentor who empowers the next generation with the vital skills they need to thrive.
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Duquesne, PA 15110
Calling all community heroes! Are you passionate about education and empowering the next generation? Do you believe in the power of volunteering to make a positive impact? If so, we need YOUR help! Pittsburgh Area Community Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our roster and support various needs within our school community. Whether you're a student, a parent, a professional, or a retiree, you can play a role in shaping the future of our students. Here's how you can make a difference: Tutoring and Mentoring: Help students excel academically by providing one-on-one tutoring or mentoring sessions. Whether it's math, science, language arts, or any other subject, your guidance can make a world of difference. Event Support: Get involved in school events such as community days, fundraisers, field trips, or extracurricular activities. With your help, we can help create memorable experiences for students and families! Community Resources: Support our efforts to connect students and the community with necessary resources by helping with community closets, supply drives, food pantries, vaccine clinics, and other necessary services. Special Skills: Do you have a special skill or talent you'd like to share? Whether it's art, music, coding, gardening, or anything else, we welcome volunteers who can offer unique learning opportunities to our students. No matter your background or experience level, there's a place for you on our volunteer team. Members are regularly sent volunteer opportunities; you can choose which opportunities you want to support. To become a volunteer at Duquesne K-8, please submit your interest form. A staff member will contact you within 1-2 business days. You can also contact our Community Partnerships Manager, Julianna Sehy, at jsehy@pghareacs.org
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
