Academic Mentor

Primary Responsibilities: Academic Mentors report to the Mentor Coordinator. Mentors are expected to:

● Meet attendance requirements for a minimum of one academic year

○ Elementary School: one hour per week

○ Middle School: two hours per month

○ High School: one hour per month

● Participate in initial and ongoing training with qualified educators or consultants

● Adhere to the Volunteer Code of Conduct

● Provide feedback about your mentoring experience

Qualifications:

● Must be 18+ years old

● Must be employed, retired, or a student

● Must pass all IHDF screening requirements

● Must have established residency for at least 3 months

● Bilingual (English and Spanish) highly recommended but not required

Benefits of Mentoring:

Research from the Chronicle of Evidence Based Mentoring shows that youth with mentors are more likely to:

● Have a positive attitude about school

● Have higher expectations for academic success

● Perform better in school

● Be more socially successful

● Have higher incomes

Consider Applying as an Academic Mentor if:

● You are passionate about academic success

● You have experience as a tutor or educator

● You enjoy working within a school setting

● You are interested in gaining experience in education

● You love to learn!