YOUTH MENTOR VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Title: Youth Mentor
Location: Either NYC or Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 1 to 1.5 hours per week for Mentor : Mentee session
Commitment: 6 months
Welcome to I'RAISE Community Service Volunteer Opportunity!
As a Youth Mentor Volunteer, you will provide guidance, support, and encouragement to young people to help them navigate various aspects of their lives and achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. You will play a crucial role in building positive relationships with your mentees and serve as role models, offering advice, sharing experiences, and imparting valuable life skills.
Youth Mentor Responsibilities:
Building rapport and establishing trust with the mentee.
Providing emotional support and a listening ear for the mentee's concerns and challenges.
Offering guidance and advice on topics such as education, career choices, personal development, and relationships.
Setting goals and helping the mentee develop strategies to achieve them.
Encouraging positive behaviors and decision-making.
Providing constructive feedback and encouragement to boost the mentee's confidence and motivation.
Serving as a source of inspiration and motivation for the mentee to reach their full potential.
Acting as an advocate for the mentee and helping them access resources and opportunities in their community.
Serving as a positive role model by demonstrating integrity, resilience, and empathy.
Establishing boundaries and maintaining confidentiality in the mentor-mentee relationship.
Youth Mentor Qualifications:
Must be located in either New York City or Atlanta, Georgia
Must be 21+ years old
Must have prior youth mentoring experience - working with youth facing various challenges such as academic struggles, peer pressure, or socio-economic barriers
Commit to 1 to 1.5 hours per week for a mentor : mentee session
Complete the required virtual mentor orientation
Agree to the terms of our Mentor code of conduct
Complete background check / fingerprint clearance (Cost is not covered by I'RAISE)
How to Apply:
Please complete our Community Service Volunteer Application Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiJUtlEBWTFJp6Vw5tJ3D2gnLl7zZ-aHahpthV9ANbU-ylcw/viewform
Have questions? Please email t.moore@iraiseinc.org, s.soomro1@iraiseinc.org, and please cc' human.resources@iraiseinc.org
About I'RAISE:
I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation, founded in the heart of the North Bronx in 2012, began as a mentoring program for at-risk female youth living in New York City Authority Housing. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Shanequa Moore, the organization quickly expanded its reach and impact. Shanequa, a Bronx native who overcame poverty and significant life challenges, was inspired to give back to her community, creating a resilient organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and youth.
History: Incorporated in 2013 and achieving Tax-Exempt Non-Profit status in 2014, I'RAISE has grown into a formidable force for positive change. Initially focused on mentoring, the organization recognized the critical need for mental health support in public schools and strategically pivoted to address this gap. Today, I'RAISE champions equity in mental healthcare through culturally responsive programs that foster resilience, well-being, and empowerment for youth.
I'RAISE, WHERE EVERY YOUTH EXCELS
