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Mexican Educational Foundation of New York (MexEd) is looking for mentors to work with Mexican youth in NYC.

MexEd is a non-profit organization that promotes educational attainment and community leadership among Mexican immigrants and their children. Currently, our primary means of achieving this mission is an after-school enrichment program based at Washington Irving High School, located near Union Square. In addition, program participants are matched with a caring, dedicated mentor who serves as an advocate and role model to their “mentee.”

A mentor can provide his/her mentee with:
-Academic support
­-A positive role model
­-A stable relationship with a compassionate adult

Description of volunteer position:
­-Have a relationship with a student for at least one school year
­-Get in touch with your mentee at least once a week, and spend at least 4 hours a month with your mentee
­-Participate in both academic activities (e.g., helping with homework or the college application process) and social activities with your mentee
­-Attend MexEd’s required orientations and special events
­-Communicate with the mentorship program coordinator once a month about the status of your relationship with your mentee

If you'd like to become a mentor, please visit our web site at http://www.mexednyc.org and visit the "Volunteer" page, where you'll find an application available for download. Applications can be e-mailed to jessica@mexednyc.org or blanca@mexednyc.org.

If you have questions, please contact Jessica at jessica@mexednyc.org