Mentor
“Being able to hear their stories and help them overcome their struggles, then seeing them graduate high school and knowing they’re a step closer to achieving their dreams is a beautiful thing”
Samuel Lauderdale
Lead Academic Mentor
Valley High School
Mentors commit to serving part time for one year at a middle school, high school or college campus in Sacramento County or Stockton.
Term of Service: July 27, 2020 – June 25, 2020
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Benefits of Service:
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$450 Biweekly Living allowance (up to $10,800 per year).
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$3,047.50 education award upon completion of 900 hours.
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Childcare assistance
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Student Loan Deferment, if loans qualify
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Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities
Qualifications:
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Passion and commitment to IYT’s mission, vision and values
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Currently enrolled in a four-year university or have completed a bachelor’s degree. Must be enrolled at least part time at a college if degree is not complete.
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Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner
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Have valid driver license (preferred)
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Enrollment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check
Responsibilities:
Middle or High School Mentor
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Mentor assigned students with the purpose of helping them get to and through college.
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Provide individual and group tutoring to students
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Deliver student development workshops including but not limited to college advising, civic engagement, character education and life skills.
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Participate in professional development sessions.
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Meet with teachers to assess student needs and collaborate with the school’s academic enrichment activities.
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Regularly meet with student’s parents/guardians
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Organize and maintain student contact data through salesforce.
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Assist teachers with classroom instruction
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Help to identify, screen, and select participants in need of academic support.
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Conduct other programming as needed by Program Director
College Mentor
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Mentor 20+ IYT U college students through monthly group and individual session via in person, video or phone meetings.
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Assist with IYT College Academy senior college application and financial aid workshops
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Provide individual and group tutoring to college students as needed
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Complete mentorship logs, data reports and other student level data documents
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Assist students in completing Federal Application for Student Aide (FAFSA), internship and scholarship applications.
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Create and lead member development workshops
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Conduct other programming as needed by Program Director