Volunteer: Become An Online Mentor To A Youth In-Need

Volunteermatch; Hayward (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic initiative to empower youth as a Virtual Academic Mentor. In this rewarding role, you'll provide guidance and support to young individuals facing challenges in their educational journey. Your commitment will help build resilience, social skills, and confidence, making a lasting impact on their lives. This innovative program allows you to mentor from anywhere, working flexibly around your schedule. If you are passionate about education and want to inspire the next generation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Orientation or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Spend at least one hour per week with your mentee.
• Focus on goal setting, homework help, and career exploration.

Skills

General Education

Youth Services

Professional Development

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Sign up with Be A Mentor to be a Virtual Academic Mentor to a struggling youth.

Many kids are struggling right now with the Pandemic, remote learning, and all the normal difficulties of youth.

We need your special skills and perspective to show a young person what opportunities they have and give them the confidence to work towards big goals.

An Academic Mentor is a trusted caring adult that spends at least one hour per week with their mentee using Be A Mentor’s Virtual Mentoring Platform.

As a Mentor, you will focus on goal setting, homework help, and career exploration. While there may be a focus on homework help in the meetings, these sessions are more than just tutoring. You and your Mentee will form a personal relationship to build resilience, social skills, and confidence.

22693 Hesperian Blvd Suite 170, HAYWARD, CA 94541, US

Mission Statement

Description

The Be A Mentor Program pairs caring adult volunteers from the community with youth in one-to-one relationships. Mentors give of their time to be a friend, answering questions, and providing guidance. Mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and occupations and volunteer their personal time to be a caring friend to a youth. They serve as a role model, advocate, and resource. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to help youth develop their full potential, both in and outside of the classroom.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

April 25, 2025

SKILLS

• General Education
• Youth Services
• Professional Development
• Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18
• Orientation or Training
• You and your mentee will come up with a commitment that works for both of you