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Helping People, Help People. Spark Seeks Passionate Social Workers to Mentor

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ORGANIZATION: Spark the Journey

Women, Gala Rooftop

We are always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our program participants! Join us at Spark the Journey and Mentor our rising generations within the D.C Metro area! Apply to mentor today!   

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply.    

Requirements    

  • 21 years old or older   

  • Associate degree, technical degree, or higher   

  • DMV metropolitan resident   (High School)

  • United States resident (Year Up)

Flexible Mentoring Schedule - High School  

  • 1-year time commitment   

  • Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  

  • Meet with your mentee in-person 1x a month  

  • Attend a group check-in with Spark team 1x per month

Flexible Mentoring Schedule - Year Up    

  • 5 -month time commitment   

  • Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month   

  • Attend a group check-in with Spark team 1x per month

  • Attend bi-monthly workshops   

Additional Benefits    

  • Network with other mentors and build a shared community  

  • Ongoing training   

  • Community events   

  • Increase opportunity and economic mobility for our young people  

Ready to join?    
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/    

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About Spark the Journey

Location:

609 H Street NE, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20002, US

Mission Statement

Spark the Journey provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success.  We envision a future where every young person can attain economic mobility, regardless of education, background, or race. 

Description

We’re helping young adults develop skills that are transferrable to both the workplace and college - from navigating the college application process to exploring career opportunities. It's the untapped potential that our team and mentors ignite, empowering the next generation to master their own future and achieve success.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Crisis Support
Race & Ethnicity
Advocacy & Human Rights, Crisis Support, Race & Ethnicity

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

20002

(38.905277,-76.98159)
 

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training

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