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Academic/Peer Mentor
ORGANIZATION: "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Miami, Inc
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
- Mentors will participate in a short orientation session and will be led through the Miami-Dade Public School clearance process. Constant support will be in place for each mentor throughout the year.
- Peermentos at least 15 years old. Academic Mentors 18 and above.
- Mentors must be able to work well with elementary school children fromdiverse backgrounds and with various skill levels
- Mentors should be able to complete basic elementary school course work
- Experience not necessary, but is a plus
- Mentors must gain Level 1 clearance by Miami-Dade Public Schools
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About "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Miami, Inc
Location:
4000 W. Island Blvd PH4, Aventura, FL 33160, US
Mission Statement
The "I Have a Dream" Foundation motivates and empowers children from low-income areas to reach their education and career goals by providing a long-term program of mentoring, tutoring and enrichment and tuition assistance for higher education. "The I Have a Dream Foundation is committed to ensuring that our Dreamers have the opportunity to pursue higher education and to fully capitalize on their talents, aspirations, and leadership. We assist them in receiving the education needed to have fulfilling careers and become proud and productive citizens.
Description
Our approach is unique in that we sponsor an entire grade level of students at a Miami Dade Public school in a distressed neighborhood and work with these Dreamers from early elementary school all the way through high school. Upon high school graduation, each dreamer receives a guaranteed tuition of up to $3,000 per year for four years at a Florida State University or accredited vocational school.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
Mon Jan 06, 2025 - Fri Apr 04, 2025
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
WHERE
Fulford Elementary16140 NE 18th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162North Miami, FL 33181
(25.9023 ,-80.1548 )
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Dance
- Reading / Writing
- Mathematics
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- at least 1 hour per week
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 20 - 20
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation