BECOME A CHAMPION FOR EDUCATION
Join Our College & Career Readiness Mentorship Program as a VOLUNTEER MENTOR
The Scholar Career Coaching Mentorship program is designed to give students the opportunity to interact with caring adults like you, who share similar academic and/or career interests. Volunteers can choose to meet in person on campus during our bi-weekly after-school sessions, and/or weekly virtually via Facetime, Zoom or Google Meets.
Scholar CC provides the training and resources to help each Mentor connect with their Mentees while building a relationship that in some cases, will last a lifetime. If you are a Professional, Community Leader, Retiree, or Graduate-level Student, we need you on our volunteer team!
What We Do
Scholar CC motivates students to pursue an education beyond high school. We do this by providing complimentary college and career services including; group mentoring, scholarship assistance, standardized testing college admission fee waivers, FAFSA assistance, and SAT tutoring. In addition, we bring outside professionals and motivational speakers to share inspiring stories and to provide important community resources to our students.
Your Role As a Mentor
Following our group mentoring model, each Mentor will be paired with 1-3 mentees for the school year starting in October and ending in April. Mentors will spend a minimum of 1-2 hours working with their mentee group weekly. Whether it’s helping with setting up goals for the semester, providing organizational tips, creating a resume/cover letter, mock interview prep, exploring college and career options, finding and applying for scholarships, or being a listening ear, our Scholar CC Mentors play the role of a coach, motivator, supporter and friend.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO MENTOR
Hybrid: Mentors have the opportunity of meeting in person with their mentee(s) during our bi-weekly campus sessions. On the weeks that we are not on campus, you will meet with your Mentee group virtually. You will work with your Mentee group to determine your virtual meeting day and time. Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week
E-Mentoring: Mentors and mentees meet virtually for the duration of their match. You will work with your Mentee group to determine your weekly meeting day and time. Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week
Benefits of Being A Scholar CC Mentor
The satisfaction that comes from giving back | By simply sharing your own experience you’re able to have a remarkable impact on a person’s future. Giving your time and knowledge to someone who might not have previously had access to your level of expertise can be hugely rewarding, especially when they achieve the results they hoped for.
A new perspective | As a mentor, you get to view and understand a problem through the lens of your mentee. It’s an opportunity to learn about yourself, the way you do the things you do, and areas you may still need to develop. You might also surprise yourself and pick up a few tips and tricks from your mentee that you might not have otherwise thought about!
End of year Scholarship Awards and Luncheon | The event celebrates the hard work of our student scholars and the dedication of our volunteer mentors. We will be awarding scholarships and college laptops to deserving local high school seniors, celebrating our volunteers, and honoring our committed supporter
“A life-changing opportunity. I was able to have a different perspective about the challenges our mentees face. I also got to learn exceptional people who volunteer or work at Scholar CC” — Jorge Bastos, Scholar CC Mentor
Who We Serve
Inquisitive 11th and 12th graders, attending Title I schools in the Palm Beach County School District with a focus on ESL (English as a Second Language) and First-Generation students. We practice equity and inclusion and welcome all interested students no matter their background.
A proud School District Vendor Serving:
- Atlantic High School Delray Beach, FL
- Boynton Beach High School | Boynton Beach, FL
- Boca Raton High School | Boca Raton, FL
- Glades Central High School | Belle Glade, FL
- John I Leonard High School | Greenacres, FL
- Lake Worth High School | Lake Worth, FL
- Pahokee Middle-Senior High School | Pahokee, FL
- Santaluces Community High School | Lantana, FL
- And growing!
Ready to Join Our Mentoring Team?
- 21+ years old
- Be a professional, community leader, or graduate-level student
- Pass level two background screening (County, State, and Federal)
- Must be sensitive to people of different educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
- You are a person who enjoys working with students and has the ability to be flexible, and communicate openly and without judgment.
- Available to mentor for the duration of the program season (Sept/Oct – April)
Are you interested in volunteering as a Mentor but have a few questions? View the “Become a Mentor” informational video below. If you have additional questions email mentoring@scholarcc.org
In this video you will learn about:
- Who We Are
- What We Do
- Locations We Serve
- Mentor Requirements
- Your Role as a Mentor
- Mentoring Program Goals
Ready to make an impact?
- Complete a Volunteer Mentor application
- References: Provide at least two references within the application
- Background Check: Complete and pass the background check. A link will be emailed to you.
- Screening: Once your background check has cleared, we will send you an email to schedule a 15 minute virtual interview.
If we determine that mentoring with Scholar CC is the right fit for you, and you would like to move forward with us, an email link will be sent to you to register for Mentor Training.
Let’s get you trained and ready to Mentor!
Mentor Training | Virtual
Thursday, September 15, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
A training invite will be sent to Mentors who have completed screening and have been accepted into the program. Training is mandatory for all Mentors.
GET A HEAD START ON TRAINING!
*Video links coming soon
- Handbook Policy
- Being Matched
- Mentor/Mentee Journey
- Match Closure
- Basecamp Tutorials
- Innovative Mentor Portal Enrollment
- Logging Mentor Activity and Notes in the Mentor Portal
If you’ve been cleared to Mentor with Scholar CC but haven’t received a Mentor Training invitation, please email mentoring@scholarcc.org
Program Responsibilities
Mentors will have the opportunity to discuss what their Mentee(s) would like to focus on during their time together. They will also have the responsibility of meeting the following program objectives:
- Meet for a minimum of (1-2) hours per week with your Mentee group
- Create S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) Goals with your Mentee
- Assist Mentee with creating a Work or Student resume and cover letter
- Help your Mentee complete and apply for the Scholar CC Scholarship Application (H.S. Seniors only)
Administrative Responsibilities
As a non-profit organization it’s important for us to keep track of data that can be reported monthly, quarterly and at the end of the program year.
- Complete all Onboarding items by the due date
- Reply to correspondence from the Program Manager
- Track Activity Logs
- Monthly Virtual Check-In (30 mins)
- Match Closure Wrap Call
Dates Coming Soon
- Mentor Informational (Virtual) | Tuesday, August 16, 1 pm-2 pm | Register for Session 1
- Mentor Informational (Virtual) | Thursday, August 18, 3 pm – 4pm | Register for Session 2
- Mentor Training (Virtual) | Thursday, September 15, 6:30pm -8pm
- Mentor Monthly Virtual Check-Ins | TBA
- Holiday Event | December TBA
- Mentee Resume/Cover Letter Completed | TBA
- Scholar CC Scholarship Application Submitted (for Mentees that are Seniors)
- College Day / Spirit Day | April TBA
- Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Luncheon | June TBA
*Program dates subject to change
Q: What does a Mentor do?
A: Mentors meet once a week with their mentee group for a minimum of an hour, participating in setting goals and the activity initiatives created by the program
Q: How do I become a mentor?
A: Attend a Mentor informational meeting, complete the application, secure 2 references, complete a national background check and participate in a virtual face-to-face interview. . Mentors will also be asked to agree to and sign our Mentor Standards and Guidelines.
Q: How do I get matched?
A: After successful completion of the application process, we look at students with common interests, needs that match your strengths and experiences, and your requested grade. At that point, we speak with the student that our team believes is the best fit and make the match.
Q: How long is my commitment?
A: We ask that the mentor and mentee commit to at least one program year (approximately 8 months) of meeting at a minimum of (1-2) hours weekly.
Q: How can I schedule meetings with my Mentee group?
A: Once you get to know your Mentee group and their personal commitments (work, sports, clubs etc.) you will be able to work together to coordinate a schedule that works best for everyone. If you plan on visiting your Mentee on campus, you can use the Program schedule to arrange your meetings. When mentoring virtually, some mentors have found it helpful to schedule (1) hour a week with the group and then 15-30 minutes of 1-on-1 time if a Mentee needs additional assistance. We understand that some weeks will be missed due to illness, schedule conflicts, holidays, and emergencies.
Q: What if I no longer feel that my Mentee/Mentor relationship is working?
A: There will be times when a mentorship match doesn’t work out for one reason or another. If the relationship cannot be realigned, the mentor and mentee may need to split ways. This does not indicate failure on either person’s part; rather, it simply recognizes that the match is not a fit. Speaking with the mentoring program manager, mentor, and/or mentee gives the program admin the opportunity to make sure that ending the relationship is right for the situation and helps with closing the relationship in a respectful way. Gathering feedback from the mentor and mentee to understand if there is anything that needs to change about the matching process going forward will also help improve the program overall.
Q: Do I have what it takes? What if I’m not sure I can do it?
A: Mentoring is a personal choice that can have a powerful impact. Students are looking for caring and authentic adults, not a perfect adult. Mentees want someone with an open mind who will be there for them, help them make informed decisions and offer patience. We’d love to have you join us for a mentor info meeting where you can find out more and talk with our team members. Feel free to call us anytime.
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