Role Description
Summer Mentor
WHY JOIN CLOSE THE GAP
Close the Gap is a 100% volunteer-based organization dedicated to creating a future of equitable opportunities for low-income students and professionals. Founded in 2018, Close the Gap focuses on mentorship, workshops, project-based learning, financial/resource assistance, and awarding scholarships.
We are accepting year round applications for our Summer Mentor volunteer role, for the next summer program, which will span from June - September 2024.
If you’re looking for a medium-commitment way to get involved with Close the Gap, becoming a summer mentor is a great place to start, and can lead to more volunteer opportunities with us down the line.
WHY CLOSE THE GAP NEEDS YOU
The heart of the Close the Gap Summer Fellowship is our 100s of mentors over the years, which spend 1-2 hours a week with first gen low income high school Fellows, helping them succeed on their social impact project
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Share your lived experience with a high school student, helping answer questions on professional topics such as resumes, public speaking, and applying to college.
- Learn alongside your Fellow by attending 5 Sunday afternoon workshops on professional topics, featuring industry speakers and interactive activities.
- Collaborate with your Fellow to ensure they are on track, and have everything they need in order to create an impactful social impact project
- Check-in periodically with a member of our volunteer team to communicate status and get help with potential roadblocks
- Attend optional mentor socials and meet other like minded individuals passionate about a future without opportunity gaps.
WHO YOU ARE
- BA or BS degree or equivalent work experience
- Available in PT time zone hours, as our high schoolers are all west coast based and often meet mentors in evenings.
- You are passionate about creating an equitable society