Village Mentoring Lead - DREAM AmeriCorps

The DREAM Program, Inc.; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 7,500 - 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal Education Award eligibility

Biweekly living stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The DREAM Program, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Mentor Coordinator to support the Program Director by training, recruiting, and supporting volunteer mentors for the Village Mentoring program.

You will work to provide holistic support for mentees and foster strong mentor-mentee relationships across the chapter. Responsibilities include recruiting mentors, supplying training resources, and coordinating week-to-week communications with volunteers and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the USA due to AmeriCorps requirements.
• Be at least 17 years old at service commencement (or 16 if out-of-school youth in a program).
• Current Chair for DREAM at one of our Northern Vermont Chapters.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Director with training, support, and recruiting volunteer mentors.
• Assist with Village Mentoring program to provide holistic support for mentees.
• Ensure mentors are provided with resources and training for a high-quality mentoring experience.
• Build relationships with every volunteer mentor and mentee in the supported chapter.
• Strive to maintain a 1:1 mentor-mentee ratio and plan chapter wellness (recruitment, graduation prep for mentors, and background checks).

Skills

Mentor coordination

Volunteer recruitment

Training delivery

Job description

The DREAM Program, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Mentor Coordinator to support the Program Director by training, recruiting, and supporting volunteer mentors for the Village Mentoring program.

You will work to provide holistic support for mentees and foster strong mentor-mentee relationships across the chapter. Responsibilities include recruiting mentors, supplying training resources, and coordinating week-to-week communications with volunteers and staff.