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Published 8/17/25 8:00PM

Join MentorU: Shape Futures and Support Student Success!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Omaha, NE
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Weekly online communication; 2.5 hours total per month; 7 to 9 virtual meetings (1.5 hours per meeting); Commit to the program for two school years
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    70
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    19+
    Other Requirements:
    -Must be a high school graduate or have a GED. -Must be at least 19 years of age. -Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance. -Complete a background and reference check.

    Description

    Join MentorU: Shape Futures and Support Student Success!

    WHAT IS MENTORU?

    MentorU provides screened and trained volunteer mentors to high school youth enrolled in an academic enrichment class intended to keep students on track for graduation and success.

    Objective

    To help high school students develop personal, academic, and career skills.

    HOW DOES MENTORU WORK?

    Class Sessions: Students attend weekly class sessions led by the MentorU Program Coordinator to learn the week’s curriculum.

    Communicate: Mentors respond to weekly messages from students with prompts based on that week's topics.

    Monthly Events: Students and mentors meet at the student's high school 7 - 9 times in the academic school year to work through interactive activities.

    Staff Support: Each match is supported by a Big Brothers Big Sisters MentorU Program Coordinator, who provides coaching, resources, and guidance throughout the duration of the match.

    THE IMPACT

    After being matched in the program for several months, youth begin to show improvement in the following:

    -76% improved academic performance

    -96% improved self-esteem

    -88% plan to go to college

    -93% avoided alcohol, drugs, and/or physical violence

    Location

    On-site
    Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro, Omaha, Nebraska, US

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