Minds Matter Portland-High School Mentoring (Saturdays)

Minds Matter is an organization seeking to transform the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by preparing them for college success. We do this through a tutoring and mentoring program that starts their sophomore year of high school and continues until graduation (and beyond). The goal is to get these deserving students into four-year colleges with as little debt as possible so they can pursue their dreams.

We are currently seeking mentors for the 2025-2026 Session - beginning in September of 2025.

MENTORING: As a mentor, you will be paired with a Minds Matter student and a co-mentor, both of with whom you will meet with weekly, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, at the Minds Matter Saturday sessions throughout the school year. At the sophomore and junior sessions, you will assist the students in working on completing summer college program applications, application essays, and college/university selection in preparation for their final college application process senior year. You will also develop and challenge the students through engaged participation in activities such as our "What’s Going on in the World" exercise, a weekly current events discussion and debate series, financial literacy and executive functioning exercises.

What we expect from our Mentors:

• Able to attend at least 75% of the in-person Saturday sessions
• Be a graduate of a four-year university
• Cultivate and maintain a relationship with your mentee
• Act as a positive influence and a role model

There are also many volunteer-only get-togethers throughout the year, including happy hours and fundraisers. In addition, you have the opportunity to join additional volunteer teams and directly contribute to the strategic vision and direction of Minds Matter Portland. You will also have access to a strong local network of young professionals in a variety of industries.

Additional information on being a mentor can be found at: https://www.mindsmatterportland.org/volunteers.html

You can apply directly at: https://www.tfaforms.com/310839

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