BECOME A CHAMPION FOR EDUCATION
JOIN OUR COLLEGE ACADEMIC MENTORING TEAM

Thank you for your interest in joining Scholar Career Coaching After-School Mentoring Program. We are recruiting volunteer college academic mentors to serve the students in our mentoring program at Atlantic High & Boynton High forthe academic year of 2019-2020 (September – May). If you are a working professional, graduate student, or retiree you are encouraged to apply.

Established in December 2012, Scholar Career Coaching assists college bound students in Title I schools, with a focus on ESL (English as a Second Language). Our curriculum emphasis on career planning, college readiness, financial literacy, and soft skills.

We provide complimentary mentoring and SAT tutoring services to high school students in grade 11th -12th. The program is designed to give students the opportunity to interact with passionate mentors who share similar academic and career interests. In addition, we bring outside presenters and motivational speakers to share their stories and to provide resources to our students.

GETTING STARTED

  • Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

Mentors must follow our curriculum and assist students with variety of activities. Curriculum activities includes: Resume/cover letter writing, learning dress code, mock interview simulations, exploring college and career options, how to budget for college, finding and applying for scholarships, reviewing scholarship essays and other academic needs.

  • Requirements
  • *Must be over age 21.
  • *Must pass a County, State, and Federal Criminal Checks.
  • *Must be sensitive to people of different educational, economic, cultural backgrounds.
  • *Must enjoy working with students.
  • *Must live in Palm Beach or Broward County (Local Mentors Only).
  • *Must be a working professional, graduate student, or retiree.
  • *Must have the ability to communicate with students openly and without judgment.
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  • Time Commitment/Mentoring Schedule: 
  • *Must serve as a committed and consistent mentor throughout school academic year.
  • *Volunteers are needed the entire school year (8-9 month period).
  • *Must be able to volunteer every other Mondays or Thursdays at 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • *Must be able to commit to mentoring program schedule.
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  • Steps to Begin Mentoring:
  • *Complete online application
  • *Provide personal references
  • *Informational interview
  • *Complete and pass background check
  • *Complete mentor training
  • *Sign all required documents
  • *Register at assigned school mentoring site as a volunteer to satisfy the required background check

  • Address: 2455 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445
  • Lead Mentor: Elysabeth M.
  • Meeting Day & Time: Mondays, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Room #: 6-107
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  • *Volunteers are encouraged to only volunteer at one (1) mentoring site.*

*Potential Mentors should not go to the school to inquire information about our program. Mentors must complete Scholar CC Security Clearance before stepping foot on school ground and meeting with students.*

  • Address: 4975 Park Ridge Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
  • Lead Mentor: Jazmine L.
  • Meeting Day & Time: Thursdays, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Room #: 7-112
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  • *Volunteers are encouraged to only volunteer at one (1) mentoring site.*

*Potential Mentors should not go to the school to inquire information about our program. Mentors must complete Scholar CC Security Clearance before stepping foot on school ground and meeting with students.*