Mentor low-income high school student in SF!
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In-person | Saturdays during the school year | Bachelor's degree required. Learn more and apply: www.mindsmatterbay.org/joinAbout Minds MatterMinds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) is a nonprofit that supports high-achieving, low-income high school students on their path to college through academic instruction, mentorship, and a community of support.About the RoleEach mentor, along with their co-mentor, is matched to two mentees. Together, you’ll guide your mentee through our three-year college-access program, building trust, exploring college and career goals, and developing life skills. Occasional 1–2 year mentor openings are available when backfilling a role.Commitment & Requirements3-year commitment (Aug–May each year)Weekly attendance on Saturdays (12:30–2:30 PM, Aug–May) – There are approximately 25 sessions throughout the school year. Mentors are expected to attend 80% of those sessions.Bachelor’s degree requiredReliable, proactive, and strong communication skillsAbility to build trust with youth from diverse backgroundsPrior experience with youth or first-generation students is a plus, but not requiredWhat We ValueAt Minds Matter Bay Area, we believe in showing up, doing the hard work, and leading with heart. Our mentors exemplify these values:We show up - Mentors commit to showing up on-time and focused.We do the hard work - Mentors engage fully—during and between sessions—to help mentees stay on track, develop life skills, and achieve long-term goals.We believe and persist - Mentors know that trust takes time. They invest in their mentees with patience, encouragement, and realistic optimism.We prioritize communication - Mentors stay in touch with their mentees and the program team, proactively asking questions and offering updates.We practice emotional courage - Mentor
About Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay)
Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) is an education nonprofit that connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.We solve for college “undermatching”: the underrepresentation of high-achieving, low-income students at selective colleges across the country. Founded in 2010, we have graduated over 200 alumni: 100% have been accepted to 4-year colleges, 78% attend the most selective colleges in the country, and 100% have graduated from college within 4 years.Our weekly program is free for all students, and delivered by a powerful network of volunteers who mentor, teach, and accompany our students on their pathway to, through, and beyond college.
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