Minds Matter Portland-High School Mentoring (Saturdays)
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Minds Matter is an organization seeking to transform the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by preparing them for college success. We do this through a tutoring and mentoring program that starts their sophomore year of high school and continues until graduation (and beyond). The goal is to get these deserving students into four-year colleges with as little debt as possible so they can pursue their dreams.We are currently seeking mentors for the 2025-2026 Session - beginning in September of 2025.MENTORING: As a mentor, you will be paired with a Minds Matter student and a co-mentor, both of with whom you will meet with weekly, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, at the Minds Matter Saturday sessions throughout the school year. At the sophomore and junior sessions, you will assist the students in working on completing summer college program applications, application essays, and college/university selection in preparation for their final college application process senior year. You will also develop and challenge the students through engaged participation in activities such as our "What’s Going on in the World" exercise, a weekly current events discussion and debate series, financial literacy and executive functioning exercises.What we expect from our Mentors:Able to attend at least 75% of the in-person Saturday sessionsBe a graduate of a four-year universityCultivate and maintain a relationship with your menteeAct as a positive influence and a role modelThere are also many volunteer-only get-togethers throughout the year, including happy hours and fundraisers. In addition, you have the opportunity to join additional volunteer teams and directly contribute to the strategic vision and direction of Minds Matter Portland. You will also have access to a str
About Minds Matter of Portland
Spend the Best Two Hours of Your Week: Mentor low-income, high-achieving high school students!Minds Matter is looking for college graduates who can commit two hours on Saturdays (12:30-2:30) during the school year to helping our students achieve their dreams of attending college. Our Mentors are professionals and graduate students who are committed to helping low-income high-achieving high school students. Our volunteers are enthusiastic about the program and committed to working with motivated students to help them achieve their academic pursuits. Minds Matter Portland is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success. Our goal is to equip underprivileged high school students with the tools to gain acceptance to a four-year university and navigate the financial aid process. 100% of our students have been admitted to a four-year college with significant financial aid.Contact us to learn more about why our mentors say this is the most valuable two hours of their week!
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