The Role
Volunteer one-on-one writing mentor for incoming high school seniors to support college application personal insight questions (PIQs). Participate in a June personal statement workshop and provide weekly 1-hour mentorship at the College Connect Office across an 11–12 month commitment (June 2024–May 2025).
Summary Generated by Built In
Mission Graduates increases the number of K-12 students in San Francisco's Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of after-school support services that serve over 1,500 children, youth and families each year. Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhood so that college becomes the expectation for Mission families, rather than the exception.
We would like to invite you to volunteer as High School Mentors to work with our incoming High School seniors as they prepare for their college applications. Every summer, Mission Graduates pair Writing Partners with high school students to work one-on-one on writing their personal insight questions (PIQ) for college applications and scholarships, meeting weekly throughout the academic year. Writing Partners are able to cultivate meaningful relationships with youth and provide them with much-needed support in such an important chapter of their lives. If you are looking to give back to your community, develop meaningful relationships, and impact the lives of our San Francisco youth, you are encourage you to apply for this volunteer opportunity.
Ask: 11-12 month commitment
1 hr per week, at our College Connect Office
June 2024 - May 2025: Personal Statement Workshops, June 2024 followed by weekly 1:1 mentorship
Skills Required
- 11-12 month volunteer commitment
- Weekly 1 hour meeting with assigned student
- In-person availability at the College Connect Office (Mission District, San Francisco)
- Participation in June 2024 Personal Statement Workshops and ongoing weekly mentorship (June 2024–May 2025)
- Ability to work one-on-one with high school seniors on college application personal insight questions
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The Company
What We Do
Mission Graduates is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that empowers youth and their families on the path to higher education, equipping them for fulfilling careers. It provides comprehensive programs from kindergarten through career, focusing on academic success and community leadership for under-resourced youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, working to ensure that a college education becomes an expectation and goal for every child.
