[Volunteer Opportunity] Mentor or Instructor for Minds Matter Bay, San Jose

Join us as a volunteer at Minds Matter Bay Area by applying at https://www.mindsmatterbay.org/get-involvedMinds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that helps driven yet underserved students break the cycle of poverty by graduating from the nation's top universities. Graduating from a selective college is the most reliable way for low-income students to access well-resourced networks and competitive careers, leave poverty behind, and create their desired future. Yet, only 3% of high-achieving low-income students in the U.S. graduate from a selective college. MMBay aims to solve for college “undermatching” by offering a free, weekly program for all students, which is delivered by a powerful network and community of volunteers who mentor, teach, and accompany our students on their pathway to, through, and beyond college.VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTThe opportunity to make an impact on a student’s life comes with important responsibilities. When working with youth, one of the key components to building trust is just showing up. Commitment is key with our program-your presence, proactive communication, and conscientiousness are what makes Minds Matter Bay Area work.Sessions take place from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM every Saturday during the school year (August through May, with breaks following standard school holidays)For Sophomores and Juniors, instructional programs take place from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and mentoring from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PMFor Seniors, college application prep takes place from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWe require a minimum attendance of 80% of Saturday sessions (approx. 20 of 25 weeks from August through May) and advanced notice of planned absencesBuilding strong relationships with a student is vital for their success and growth, so we strong