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Spots available: 5
PENCIL Launching Leaders program at Martin Van Buren (MVB) High School
ORGANIZATION: PENCIL Inc.
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Spots available: 5
PENCIL is activtely seeking volunteers for our unique opportunity in collaboration with New York Univeristy (NYU) School of Professional Studies for the Launching Leadersprogram to support the students at Martin Van Buren (MVB) High School in Queens. PENCIL will facilitate career readiness workshops that will cover resume building, interviewing, professionlism and communication with volunteers serving as mentors to students. Volunteers in attendance at the workshops will provide valuable feedback, guidance, and tips on the topics covered, all in effort to optimize the students' experience as they acquire key skills to help them become well-rounded professionals during their academic journey.
Once you registered, a PENCIL staff member will send a direct link to our volunteer portal for you to register and placed direcly in our database. Please note, times and dates are subject to change in response to any conflicts that may arise for the dates scheduled.
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About PENCIL Inc.
Location:
30 West 26th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010, US
Mission Statement
PENCIL makes it easy for business professionals, educators and students to work together--in schools and the workplace. Our hands-on programs, including in-school partnerships, mentoring, internships, and immersive experiences like Principal For A Day, create targeted opportunities to make a real difference in the classroom and beyond.
Description
In 1995, PENCIL launched Principal for a Day(r), an annual event designed to raise awareness about public education by having civic and business leaders serve as visiting principals in New York City schools. Twenty years later, PENCIL is the leader in creating innovative and impactful models of collaboration between the business and education communities. PENCIL works at the intersection of school needs and business expertise to bring together the best ideas, talent, and resources across sectors to improve public school and student performance and enhance workforce pathways.
PENCIL provides volunteer opportunities for individuals within the business community - at any level - through our three main programs:
The PENCIL School Partnership Program
The PENCIL Internship Program
PENCIL Points of Engagement
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
230-17 Hillside AvenueQueens, NY 11427
DATE POSTED
October 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Networking
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 1.30
- Please note that we check all mentors on the New York State Registry of Sexual Offenders to ensure the safety of the students. We do not share this information or any of your responses with your employer.