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Mentor for a High School Student for College Readiness- URGENT
ORGANIZATION: Minds Matter of the Twin Cities, Inc.
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3 people are interested
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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
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About Minds Matter of the Twin Cities, Inc.
Location:
900 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to transform the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.
Description
Launched in New York City in 1991, 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. Since the founding year, Minds Matter has grown into a national organization with ten chapters across the United States in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Portland, Oregon; and San Francisco, California. Most importantly, the effectiveness of Minds Matter has been affirmed - 100 percent of its students have been accepted into a four-year college. In Fall 2012, we look forward to working with the students of Minnesota as the newest addition - Minds Matter Twin Cities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
University of Minnesota- Twin CitiesMinneapolis CampusMinneapolis, MN 55455
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- This is a program that meets on Saturdays during the school year- 80% attendance through the year required and 3 year commitment to student
- Must pass a background check, take a youth protection course, and participate in volunteer training