Nonprofit
Mentor low-income high school student in SJ!
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Description
In-person | Saturdays during the school year | Bachelor's degree required.
Learn more and apply: www.mindsmatterbay.org/join
About Minds Matter
Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) is a nonprofit that supports high-achieving, low-income high school students on their path to college through academic instruction, mentorship, and a community of support.
About the Role
Each mentor, along with their co-mentor, is matched to two mentees. Together, you’ll guide your mentee through our three-year college-access program, building trust, exploring college and career goals, and developing life skills. Occasional 1–2 year mentor openings are available when backfilling a role.
Commitment & Requirements
- 3-year commitment (Aug–May each year)
- Weekly attendance on Saturdays (12:30–2:30 PM, Aug–May) – There are approximately 25 sessions throughout the school year. Mentors are expected to attend 80% of those sessions.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Reliable, proactive, and strong communication skills
- Ability to build trust with youth from diverse backgrounds
- Prior experience with youth or first-generation students is a plus, but not required
What We Value
At Minds Matter Bay Area, we believe in showing up, doing the hard work, and leading with heart. Our mentors exemplify these values:
- We show up - Mentors commit to showing up on-time and focused.
- We do the hard work - Mentors engage fully—during and between sessions—to help mentees stay on track, develop life skills, and achieve long-term goals.
- We believe and persist - Mentors know that trust takes time. They invest in their mentees with patience, encouragement, and realistic optimism.
- We prioritize communication - Mentors stay in touch with their mentees and the program team, proactively asking questions and offering updates.
- We practice emotional courage - Mentors lead with honesty and vulnerability, creating safe, open spaces for real conversations.
- We are the culture - Mentors are the heartbeat of the mentee experience, helping coordinate across co-mentors, instructors, and leadership to offer wraparound support.
Why Join
- Build a lasting, transformational relationship with your mentees
- Join a mission-driven, inclusive community of change makers
- Our volunteers often form lasting friendships and connect outside of sessions—from casual meetups to shared dinners
- Grow as a mentor, coach, and leader
In-person | Saturdays during the school year | Bachelor's degree required.
Learn more and apply: www.mindsmatterbay.org/join
About Minds Matter
Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) is a nonprofit that supports high-achieving, low-income high school students on their path to college through academic instruction, mentorship, and a community of support.
About the Role
Each mentor, along with their co-mentor, is matched to two mentees. Together, you’ll guide your mentee through our three-year college-access program, building trust, exploring college and career goals, and developing life skills. Occasional 1–2 year mentor openings are available when backfilling a role.
Commitment & Requirements
- 3-year commitment (Aug–May each year)
- Weekly attendance on Saturdays (12:30–2:30 PM, Aug–May) – There are approximately 25 sessions throughout the school year. Mentors are expected to attend 80% of those sessions.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Reliable, proactive, and strong…
Location
How to Apply
Looking for volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.mindsmatterbay.org/join
Looking for volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.mindsmatterbay.org/join
