Volunteer Opportunity

Mentor a College Student in our Virtual Program!

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Language / Cultural Support Available
    Participation:
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Mentor a College Student in our Virtual Program!

    College Now invites you to mentor with the College Now Mentoring Program! Just two emails per month and three meetings per year (virtual or in-person) can make the difference for a college student.

    Think back to when you were 18 - did you have all the answers? Chances are, you benefited from the advice and guidance of a trusted adult. Whether it was a professor, employer, or another figure in your life, someone took the time to get to know you and help you grow as a person. College Now invites you to pay it forward and play just such a role. Join our 2,000+ mentors and make a difference in a student’s life!

    The College Now Mentoring Program has helped students from Greater Cleveland reach graduation day for the last eleven years. Our students graduate at a rate nearly twice the national average for their peer group!

    We pair scholarship recipients with volunteers from the community who have two- or four-year degrees, who provide guidance, advice, and encouragement to students. Many of our scholarship recipients are the first in their families to attend college. Mentors are crucial to help students make the most of their college years while staying on track to graduate on time. Students and mentors are connected through an online platform, Chronus, which helps facilitate communication, offers tools to guide each relationship, and helps track program effectiveness. In addition, Mentoring Program staff provides individualized support to mentors and students, and also provide ongoing training and networking opportunities for mentors.

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    In order to mentor, you must:

    - Hold a college degree (two- or four-year)

    - Pass a background check (facilitated by College Now)

    - Exchange messages twice a month and meet three times a year with your student

    - Be willing to commit to a multi-year relationship

    - Live in the United States

    The time commitment is minimal and it truly changes lives. If you are interested in making a difference in the life of a college student, apply today at www.collegenowgc.org/become-a-mentor!

    College Now invites you to mentor with the College Now Mentoring Program! Just two emails per month and three meetings per year (virtual or in-person) can make the difference for a college student.

    Think back to when you were 18 - did you have all the answers? Chances are, you benefited from the advice and guidance of a trusted adult. Whether it was a professor, employer, or another figure in your life, someone took the time to get to know you and help you grow as a person. College Now invites you to pay it forward and play just such a role. Join our 2,000+ mentors and make a difference in a student’s life!

    The College Now Mentoring Program has helped students from Greater Cleveland reach graduation day for the last eleven years. Our students graduate at a rate nearly twice the national average for their peer group!

    We pair scholarship recipients with volunteers from the community who have two- or four-year degrees, who provide guidance, advice, and encouragement to students…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    1500 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
    Suite 125

    Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity

    Instructions:

    The first step in becoming a mentor is to complete the online application by clicking here. Once your application is complete, College Now staff will get in touch with next steps, which include the following:

    • Phone interview (30 minutes)
    • Virtual mentor orientation session (30 minutes)
    • Background check (facilitated by College Now at no cost to the volunteer). Click here for more information on what we are looking for.

    For more information, contact Nicki Price , Mentoring Program Manager, at 216-635-0268 or nprice@collegenowgc.org

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