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Volunteer as a college mentor to support students getting into college!

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ORGANIZATION: Girls Incorporated of Lynn

  • 3 people are interested

NOT PAID VOLUNTEER POSITION

Project Accelerate, Girls Inc.’s college prep program, is seeking volunteer mentors to help high school girls with the college application process for the 2024- 2025 school year.

Junior Mentoring:Thursdays 5:30pm-7pm October-May

  • Coach high school juniors in small group settings through their college search process. You’ll cover topics such as essay writing, interview skills, and scholarship research, nurture girls’ academic interests, and share your own experiences. Dinner is included.

Senior Mentoring:Tuesdays 6pm-7pm September-May

  • Be matched with a high school senior, who you will support throughout their college application process and transition into college, putting into action the skills they gained in the previous year. Dinner is included.

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About Girls Incorporated of Lynn

Location:

50 High Street, Lynn, MA 01902, US

Mission Statement

Girls Incorporated of Lynn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold.

Description

Girls Inc. of Lynn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold. Since 1942, Girls Inc. of Lynn has responded to the changing needs of girls and their families by providing essential resources and challenging programs to disadvantaged, low-income girls. We serve over a thousand girls every year.

Girls Inc. of Lynn is a local affiliate of the national Girls Inc. organization with roots dating back to 1864. The national organization provides vital educational programs to millions of girls in America and Canada, particularly those in high-risk, under-served areas. Girls Inc. of Lynn is proud to be part of a national movement dedicated to improving the lives of girls and consequently bettering their communities and the entire country.

Girls Inc. of Lynn inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold through life-changing programs and experiences that help girls navigate gender, economic and social barriers. Research-based curricula, delivered by trained, mentoring professionals in a positive all-girl environment equip girls to achieve academically, lead healthy and physically active lives, manage money, navigate media messages, and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering and math.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Women
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

50 High StreetLynn, MA 01902

(42.46626,-70.946045)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Youth Services
  • Networking
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 22
  • Orientation or Training
  • Junior Mentoring: 1 hour 30 min ; Senior Mentoring: 2 hours
  • • Direct or related experience working with and mentoring youth, especially girls and youth of color Open and effective communication skills with youth and adults

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