L.O.V.E. Volunteer Mentor Opportunity

NYC Service; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor Training Toolkit

Professional development opportunities

Certificate of completion

Job summary

A community mentoring initiative is seeking volunteer mentors for the L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program from fall 2026 to spring 2027. Mentors will guide young female students, fostering their academic and personal growth. This opportunity is designed for female college students or recent graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Benefits include professional development, training, and networking opportunities. Ideal candidates must commit to mentoring once a week, adhere to program policies, and complete an onboarding process, including a background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Age between 18 and 26, able to build peer relationships.
• Must be female-identifying or have had a female experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor at least one school weekly during the academic year.
• Support young women through mentorship and health interventions.
• Communicate regularly with program staff and accept feedback.

Skills

Mentoring skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

College enrollment or recent graduate (2023 and beyond)

Job description

Did you ever wish you had a mentor who provided you with additional guidance when you were in middle school or high school? Latinas On the Verge of Excellence (L.O.V.E.) Mentoring is now recruiting female college students and recent alumni to serve as volunteer mentors during our programs in the 2026-2027 academic year to help young female students thrive!

The L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program supports and empowers young women to strive for success, both in school and in life, through mentorship and health interventions targeted at mental, reproductive, and physical health as well as college access and career readiness.

Our volunteer mentors enjoy the following benefits:

• Take the lead in supporting young women by building relationships and serving as a positive role model.
• Mentor Training ToolKit, to prepare you in the topics of mental health and socio-emotional learning, as well as class management.
• Opportunity to work with young women of diverse backgrounds in a classroom setting while developing teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
• Opportunity to network and build professional relationships with our team leaders and our partners at networking events, discussion panels, and team gatherings.
• Professional development opportunities exclusively for mentors, like access to internship opportunities with our team and our partners.
• College credit offered with the permission of the candidate’s college or university.
• Certificate of completion and other recognitions and acknowledgements for their service.

Qualifications:

• 3.0 GPA minimum
• Be aged 18 - 26 and be able to form peer relationships with our mentees
• Be female-identifying or have had a female experience in life
• Be currently enrolled in a higher education institution as an undergraduate, graduate student, or be a recent graduate (2023 and beyond).
• Interested in working with young, female students of diverse backgrounds, and aligned with our values.
• Be available to mentor at least one partner school, once a week, for one hour, during the Fall 2026 semester (September to January), Spring 2027 (February to June)
• Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures.
• Be willing to complete the onboarding process, which includes: completing an application, attending a virtual Recruitment Event, and completing self‑paced online training.
• Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring performance.
• Be willing to complete a background check.

Issue Area(s): Women & girls, Good Health and Well-Being

Population Served: Youth

Activity Type: Mentoring/Youth Development

Requirements: Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age: 18+, Maximum Age: 26

Express Interest

Volunteers Needed 9/14/2026 Through 5/21/2027

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.

Registration for this opportunity will begin on 8/3/2026

Signup Questions

Please respond to the following questions in order to sign up for this opportunity: