Volunteer Mentor Job Description

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Job Description

Job Title: Volunteer Mentor

Purpose (the result the job is supposed to accomplish):

To mentor and be a positive role model to Summerbridge students through my behavior, attitude and intellect. To help my student(s) gain self-confidence and knowledge during the Summerbridge after school program. To teach my students valuable academic skills through structured tutoring and enrichment classes.

Specific Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities (what you need to do to accomplish the purpose, what is expected of you):

• Help students with their daily homework assignments
• Encourage good study habits
• Model good behavior at all times
• Create and carry out engaging and educational activities
• Build a personal relationship with my student(s)
• Foster learning at all times
• Express enthusiasm for school and Summerbridge
• Help students with organization including binder, homework assignments, books and backpacks
• Make my student(s) accountable for their grades and behavior

Measures (how we will tell if the purpose is being achieved):

Volunteer feedback, student report cards, parental input, teacher input

Qualifications (skills needed, experience, etc.):

• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Creativity
• Energy
• Positive attitude
• Compassion
• Dedication

Time commitments:

At least one day a week from 3:45 to 5:45pm. Additional time will be needed for planning for tutoring activities. Opportunity to teach full-time during the summer session.

Support (available resources and supervision):

Nicole and Elizabeth will provide training, supervision, guidance and support.

Benefits (what you get out of it):

Valuable volunteer experience, new friendships, teaching experience (hours), networking opportunities, community service hours.

After-school Program 2003 Calendar

December 13, 2003
Spectacular Saturday

First Semester of After-School Program Ends (Dec 11)

Second Semester Begins Jan 20

Spring Calendar

Jan 26,27
Feb 2, 3, 9, 10, 23, 24
Mar 1, 2, 8, 9, 22, 23
Apr 19, 20, 26, 27

NO SUMMERBRIDGE:

Feb 16, 17
Mar 15, 16, 29, 30
Apr 5, 6, 12, 13

How to apply

Download an Application (pdf format, 87k)