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Mentor a First-Generation College Student

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ORGANIZATION: America Needs You

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Only 21% of low-income, first-generation college students are expected to earn bachelor’s degrees. You can help America Needs You (ANY) change this.

We are now accepting Mentor Coach applications for our 2024 cohort that begins in July. Learn more and apply here: https://americaneedsyou.org/volunteer-with-any/.

As a volunteer Mentor Coach, you will work one-on-one with one of our Fellows through their entire two-year journey through our program, attending career development workshops and bringing our best-in-class curriculum to life with your real world experiences and industry insight. Workshops take place on Saturdays and include trainings by our expert staff, hands-on activities to practice new skills, panels and…

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About America Needs You

Location:

82 Nassau St, #60358, New York, NY 10038, US

Mission Statement

America Needs You fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students. We do this by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Our Fellows Program operates in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois (Chicago). Visit www.americaneedsyou.org to learn more information.

Description

America Needs You aims to build a movement of like-minded individuals who believe that one day there will be no barriers to economic mobility for students with ambition and ability. By mobilizing volunteers we will ensure that low-income and first-generation college students have the support, information and access necessary to realize their career aspirations.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Employment
Community, Education & Literacy, Employment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Chicago, IL 60601

(41.88399,-87.619705)

DATE POSTED

April 29, 2025

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Networking
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 Saturday workshop a month for the duration of the two-year fellowship (one-off volunteer opportunities also available), Virtual bi-weekly student support with Professional development.
  • Learn more about volunteering with ANY at: https://www.americaneedsyou.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer//

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