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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
Mentors work with low-income and first-generation high school students to plan for and apply to college, during Saturday afternoon sessions in the Loop. ABOUT MINDS MATTER CHICAGO Minds Matter connects 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. Our track record speaks for itself - 100% of Minds Matter students have been accepted into a four-year college or university. At Minds Matter Chicago, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission. Given the diversity of the population we serve, different perspectives are not just encouraged but essential. We deeply value the varied backgrounds of our volunteers that help advance both our students and our organization as a whole. "I would not be going to Harvard if it weren’t for Minds Matter. You’ve helped me keep strong when I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders, and my mentors in particular, gave me something to believe in." -Mentee MENTOR WITH US We are looking for volunteer mentors for the 2021-2022 academic year who can empower high-performing high school students to achieve their college and career goals. As a mentor, you will build strong, meaningful relationships based on trust, support, and empathy, and will be your mentee’s #1 cheerleader. We match each of our students with two mentors that work with them for the duration of our program, from their sophomore through senior years of high school. This 2-on-1 structure is one of the things that sets Minds Matter apart and ensures our mentees’ success. Not convincing enough? You’ll also meet like-minded professionals, grow your network in Chicago, and even make lifelong friends. We run several fun volunteer events throughout the year. Bowling, anyone? Mentoring sessions will begin in September/October 2021 and run on Saturdays. We expect to meet in person in the fall and will follow city and Chicago Public Schools guidance. VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT When working with youth, one of the key components to building trust is showing up. Commitment is important for our program-presence, proactive communication, and conscientiousness are what make Minds Matter Chicago work. We require a minimum commitment of 2-3 hours per week, including time needed for weekly session/lesson preparation and/or regular communication with your mentee. Sessions are every Saturday from September to May (excluding regular holidays, winter break, and spring break). Mentoring sessions are from 12:30 - 2:30pm. Mentors attend orientation and 1-3 training sessions throughout the year We prefer mentors that are able to commit to three years within the program, working with the same student from their sophomore through senior years, because building strong relationships with students over time is vital for their growth and success. We understand that moving, new jobs, and changing circumstances happen, so we ask that mentors devote at least one year to working within the program . WHAT WE LOOK FOR Our best volunteers are energetic, committed, and demonstrate a passion for our mission. We are looking for mentors who can build rapport and trust with students, and within our volunteer community. The ability to help mentees set goals and support them as they work to achieve those goals. Conscientious and communicative practices, like responsiveness to others and advance communication of absences. HOW TO JOIN If you are interested in volunteering and would like to immediately begin the application process, you can get started at our Applicant Landing Page: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/application-process/ . You will also find a link to our online application, which you can complete after viewing the video. Email us at volunteers@mindsmatterchicago.org View more info at https://mindsmatterchicago.org/volunteers/ W: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MindsMatterChicago IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindsmatterchicago/?utm_medium=copy_link
Date Posted: Jul 21, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
About Minds Matter Chicago (MMC) Minds Matter connects 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. Our track record speaks for itself - 100% of Minds Matter students have been accepted into a four-year college or university. At Minds Matter Chicago, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission. Given the diversity of the population we serve, different perspectives are not just encouraged but essential. We deeply value the varied backgrounds of our volunteers that help advance both our students and our organization as a whole. "I would not be going to Harvard if it weren’t for Minds Matter. You’ve helped me keep strong when I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders, and my mentors in particular, gave me something to believe in." -Mentee The Role We’re looking for a volunteer Director of Technology who will play an indispensable role in supporting our organization and students! Not only will you be able to hone your tech and website chops through hands-on experience, but you’ll also create real-world work to beef up your portfolio -- all while making a difference for an important cause. As Director of Technology, you own the marketing mailing lists, construction of email campaigns, and scheduling of email campaigns. You will also maintain and improve the website (intranet and outward facing), domain, the document repository, and the mail server. The best part? The position is remote, and attending status calls in sweatpants is highly encouraged. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Keep email lists up-to-date using the chapter roster Create users within domain as needed Help maintain and organize file repository in Google Drive Implement periodical updates to the website: the events page, Board of Directors and Management Team pages, volunteer and mentee recruitment pages, PayPal buttons, other pages as needed Maintain and update MMC’s internal website Provision access to shared accounts via LastPass as needed Provision Basecamp accounts as needed Manage MMC’s mailing lists in MailChimp REPORTS TO: President of Minds Matter Chicago WORKS WITH: Minds Matter Chicago Leadership Team Minds Matter Chicago MarCom Committee Minds Matter Chicago Board Subcommittees Minds Matter National TIME COMMITMENT: This position requires a one-year commitment 1-5 hours per week BACKGROUND / SKILLS REQUIRED: Information Technology Computer Science Salesforce How To Join: If this volunteer position sounds like your thing, we invite you to apply! To get started, please visit our Applicant Landing Page: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/application-process/ . You will also find a link to our online application, which you can complete after viewing the video. Feel free to contact us with any questions at volunteers@mindsmatterchicago.org ! This is a volunteer position. Website: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindsMatterChicago Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsmatterchicago/?utm_medium=copy_link
Date Posted: Jul 21, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
Test Prep Instructors help low-income high school students prepare for college entrance exams, during Saturday afternoon sessions in the Loop (potentially virtual sessions depending on CDC and CPS guidance). OUR STORY Minds Matter is an academic mentoring program that empowers high-performing high school students from low-income families to achieve college admission and success. Students in our program participate in Saturday sessions which include mentoring, test prep, critical thinking and writing skill-building. During their summers students complete pre-college academic programs through Minds Matter. We match each of our students with two mentors that work with them for the duration of our program, from their sophomore through senior years of high school. This 2-on-1 structure is one of the things that sets Minds Matter apart and ensures our mentees’ success. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We are looking for Test Prep Instructors for the 2021-2022 academic year. These roles will begin in September/October 2021. TEST PREP INSTRUCTORS The instructional component of our programs is designed to equip students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for achieving academic success at school and on the SAT or ACT. Test prep instructors focus on either Math or Verbal, and teach small group lessons every other week on Saturdays. VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT When working with youth, one of the key components to building trust is just showing up. Commitment is important for our program-presence, proactive communication, and conscientiousness are what make Minds Matter Chicago work. -We require a minimum commitment of 2-3 hours per week, including time needed for weekly session/lesson preparation and/or regular communication with your mentee. -Instructors attend every other Saturday from September to May (excluding regular holidays and a winter break). -Test Prep instructors lead workshops every other week from 10:30am - 12:30pm. -We ask that test prep instructors devote at least one year to working within the program. WHAT WE LOOK FOR -Our best volunteers are energetic, committed, and demonstrate a passion for our mission. We are looking for mentors who can build rapport and trust with students, and within our volunteer community. -The ability to help mentees set goals and support them as they work to achieve those goals. -Conscientious and communicative practices, like responsiveness to others and advance communication of absences. HOW TO JOIN If you are interested in volunteering and would like to immediately begin the application process, you can get started at our Applicant Landing Page: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/application-process/ . You will also find a link to our online application, which you can complete after viewing the video. Email us at volunteers@mindsmatterchicago.org View more info at https://mindsmatterchicago.org/volunteers/ W: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MindsMatterChicago IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindsmatterchicago/?utm_medium=copy_link
Date Posted: Jul 21, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
About Minds Matter Chicago Minds Matter connects 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. Our track record speaks for itself - 100% of Minds Matter students have been accepted into a four-year college or university. At Minds Matter Chicago, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission. Given the diversity of the population we serve, different perspectives are not just encouraged but essential. We deeply value the varied backgrounds of our volunteers that help advance both our students and our organization as a whole. "I would not be going to Harvard if it weren’t for Minds Matter. You’ve helped me keep strong when I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders, and my mentors in particular, gave me something to believe in." -Mentee The Role We’re looking for a volunteer graphic designer who can dazzle students, volunteers and donors with beautiful, creative ideas. You’ll apply your visual creativity to everything from website graphics to social media to email campaigns and print. Not only will you be able to hone your design chops through hands-on experience, but you’ll also create real-world work to beef up your portfolio-all while making a difference for an important cause. The best part? The position is remote, and attending status calls in sweatpants is highly encouraged. Responsibilities: - Design killer key visuals to promote events and volunteer/student recruitment - Collaborate with the MarCom team to discuss project details and objectives - Provide a critical eye to designs and proof projects - Brainstorm with other teams - Be open to the iterative process and engaging in feedback Requirements: - Experience in graphic design and a link to your portfolio in your resume - Comfortable using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign - Have a passion for effective design and helping first generation college bound students achieve their dreams - Must have access to your own laptop with a copy of Adobe CS/CC Hours: - 1 to 3 hours per week How To Join: If this volunteer position sounds like your thing, we invite you to apply! To get started, please visit our Applicant Landing Page: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/application-process/ . You will also find a link to our online application, which you can complete after viewing the video. Feel free to contact us with any questions at volunteers@mindsmatterchicago.org ! This is a volunteer position. Website: https://mindsmatterchicago.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindsMatterChicago Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsmatterchicago/?utm_medium=copy_link
Date Posted: Jul 21, 2021
