MENTORING - Minds Matter DC Mentor

For over 10 years, Minds Matter DC has connected driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world. Volunteer with Minds Matter DC and help low-income students achieve their college dreams.

Mentor Overview:

• Mentors guide, challenge, and celebrate students through their three years in the program.
• Mentors act as caring adults in their students' lives. They provide consistent support while sharing insight from their journey to college and beyond.
• Minds Matter utilizes a 2:1 mentor-student model. Mentors work with their students alongside another adult mentor to form a triad. Your Co-Mentor is your partner and additional support for your student. When you meet with your triad, you will follow a curriculum that provides structure and will help you guide your student at each step of their journey.

Why Volunteer As A Mentor:

• Make a difference in the life of a student. Help them unleash their full potential.
• Gain new friends, enrich your community, and join a network of service-minded peers.
• Grow as a leader and sharpen your communication skills.
• Burnish your resume with volunteer service experience.

Time Commitment:

• Out-of-Session
  • Approximately 2 hours of orientation and training each year.
• In Session
  • Each academic year contains about 25 sessions from September to May.
  • Sessions are 2 hours on Saturdays (during the school year) from 12:00pm - 2:00pm.
  • There are no sessions over major holidays or school breaks.
  • Volunteers are required to attend 80% of the sessions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Graduate of a four-year college or university in the US
• Team-oriented, responsive, active listener who can serve as a role model for young people
• Able to pass a background check
• Able to commit to three academic years
• Available on Saturdays (during the school year)

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