Nonprofit
Published 14 days ago
Mentor a teen in foster care toward college success
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
We ask for at least a one year commitment, but the ideal timeline is 3 years.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
15
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Education
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Other Requirements:
Must have a college degree
Description
Become a Foster Progress mentor! Students from foster care are eager to pursue college and career goals, and they need caring adults like you to walk alongside them.
- Mentors are thoughtfully matched with students.
- Location, background, and goals are considered.
- Training and extensive support are provided to mentors.
- Mentors meet with their mentees about 3 times per month.
Mentors help students with things like:
- Homework or ACT prep
- Exploring college options and completing applications
- Navigating financial aid
- Career exploration
- Life skills such as opening a bank account or getting a drivers license
We especially need male mentors and people of color, but mentors of all backgrounds are needed.
Location
On-site
You meet with your mentee in the community, such as a restaurant or library.
Chicago, IL, USA
