Type: Volunteer Mentor
Reports to: Director of Programs
Team: Programming Team
Location: Houston, TX
Time Commitment: 4 hrs per week on select Saturdays
Duration: September through June
About Minds Matter Houston: Minds Matter Houston is dedicated to transforming the lives of high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success. Our students are bright, motivated, and ambitious, but they face significant barriers to reaching their full potential. With your support, we can break down these barriers and pave the way for their future success.
Role Overview: As a Mentor at Minds Matter Houston, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. You will work directly with a high school student, providing guidance, support, and encouragement. Your mentorship will help them navigate the challenges of high school, college applications, and beyond.
Key ResponsibilitiesMentorship: Develop a trusting relationship with your mentee over their 3 years in high school (sophomore to senior year), meeting regularly to discuss academic progress, personal development, and college goals.
Academic Support: Assist with any Minds Matter homework and program applications, ensuring your mentee stays on track academically.
Summer Program & College Readiness: Guide your mentee through the summer program and college selection process, including researching schools, filling out applications, and selecting a program.
Life Skills: Help your mentee develop essential life skills, such as time management, goal setting, and effective communication.
Motivation: Inspire and motivate your mentee to strive for excellence and to believe in their potential.
Training: Comprehensive training sessions to prepare you for your role as a mentor.
Community: Join a vibrant community of like-minded volunteers and professionals dedicated to making a difference.
Support: Ongoing support from Minds Matter staff and experienced mentors.
Impact: The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the life of a young person and contribute to your community.
Passion for Education: A strong belief in the power of education to change lives.
Commitment: Reliability and consistency are key over the three years. Our students depend on your support!
Empathy: Understanding and compassion for the challenges faced by our students.
Communication Skills: The ability to listen, guide, and inspire.
Background Check: All mentors must pass a background check before starting.
Make a Difference: Help shape the future of a young person in your community.
Personal Growth: Develop your own skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
Networking: Connect with other passionate professionals in Houston and expand your network.
Fulfillment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of seeing your mentee succeed.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
3920 Oberlin Street, Houston, TX 77005, US
Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.
Beginning in their sophomore year of high school, our students spend 4-6 hours per week during the school year in Minds Matter sessions with their volunteer mentors and instructors. Our sophomore program centers on cultivating the math and writing/critical thinking skills that are the foundation of our students’ academic success. In the junior program, students work with their mentors on test preparation for the SAT and ACT standardized exams. During the summers after their sophomore and junior year, students attend summer enrichment programs at prep schools, colleges, and universities across the country and around the world. In the senior program, students work closely with their mentors on personal statements, financial aid forms, financial literacy, and navigating the college application process. Our volunteers guide seniors through college selection, helping students determine what school and area of study might be the best fit for them.
Throughout the program, students gain confidence and ambition, strengthen their skills in writing, critical thinking, test-taking, and mathematics, and flourish into young adults who are ready and excited to succeed in college. Minds Matter proudly boasts a 100% success rate for students’ acceptance into four-year colleges and universities.
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