Volunteer Mentor - MAC Program

Location

Utica, NY | United States

Job description

Overview

Volunteer Position:MAC Mentor 

Department:Making a Connection Program (MAC Grant)

Position Summary:Mentors will be paired with one or more of our participants to help refugee youth and young adults achieve their academic and professional goals! 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Meet and maintain communication with mentee
• Provide mentee with guidance necessary for adjusting to life in America and accomplishing their goals
• Follow-up with the MAC Program Manager to update them about the mentee's progress and any needs the mentee may have  
• Participate in MAC programming and events   

Accountabilities: This mentor position will be paired with a MAC participant based off of the participants needs and goals. Mentors will be required to maintain communication with their mentee and the MAC Program Manager. This is a new grant program at the Center with the purpose of matching refugee youth ages 15-24 with positive adult mentors to promote positive civic and social engagement and support individual educational and vocational advancement.

Qualifications & Criteria

ShapeCreated with Sketch.Comfortable working with youth (late teens to early 20's)

ShapeCreated with Sketch.Experience with tutoring or mentoring a plus

ShapeCreated with Sketch.Cultural Awareness

ShapeCreated with Sketch.Strong Communication Skills

ShapeCreated with Sketch.Comfortable working with Limited English Proficient Individuals

ShapeCreated with Sketch.A Welcoming attitude

ShapeCreated with Sketch.Ability to take direction and work independently

Why Apply

ShapeCreated with Sketch.This is a new program for the Center! Be there at the beginning and watch it grow!

ShapeCreated with Sketch.Be the reason a young person succeeds!

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