Minds matter transforms the lives of high school students from low-income families by expanding their dreams and preparing them for college success. The Houston chapter Programming Team plans and facilitates weekly sessions with our participating high school students and their mentors. These sessions are typically focused on career exploration, life skills, and college admissions & preparation.
We are looking for volunteers who can join our Volunteering team. We currently have 3 co-directors of volunteers and as we continue to grow, we are looking to add at least 2 more. Responsibilities include recruiting new mentors and volunteers, facilitating orientation for new mentors, following up with weekly attendance and finding alternates for sessions, and mentor engagement throughout the school year.
Currently mentors and mentees meet during weekly sessions that are held via Zoom from 10am - 1pm on Saturdays over the course of the school year, excluding holiday periods. Eventually we will return to our pre-pandemic schedule, meeting in person in downtown Houston. If you're interested and have questions, please respond to this post and email volunteers@mindsmatterhouston.org. You will not have to attend these sessions, but manage mentors leading up to each session and making sure all of the students have mentors on the day of the session.
We are looking for volunteers who can join our Volunteering team. We currently have 3 co-directors of volunteers and as we continue to grow, we are looking to add at least 2 more. Responsibilities include recruiting new mentors and volunteers, facilitating orientation for new mentors, following up with weekly attendance and finding alternates for sessions, and mentor engagement throughout the school year.
Currently mentors and mentees meet during weekly sessions that are held via Zoom from 10am - 1pm on Saturdays over the course of the school year, excluding holiday periods. Eventually we will return to our pre-pandemic schedule, meeting in person in downtown Houston. If you're interested and have questions, please respond to this post and email volunteers@mindsmatterhouston.org. You will not have to attend these sessions, but manage mentors leading up to each session and making sure all of the students have mentors on the day of the session.
Minds Matter Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps top-performing high school students from low-income backgrounds reach their dreams of getting into college. Average student GPA is at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). 90% of students are 1st generation college students.
http://mindsmatterhouston.org/
Requirements -*Please apply only if you meet these requirements.
- College graduates
- Teaching, tutoring, or other experience working with kids or teens a plus.
- Excellent planning and communication skills
