Volunteer Mentor Tutor (Math/ELA)
The Girls Link Up Summer Camp will support rising 3rd-8th grade girls. Our program supports the social and emotional needs of adolescent girls all while exposing and empowering them to pursue STEAM (science, technology, [entrepreneurship], arts, and math) pathways. We focus on bridging the learning gap by providing academic support in the mornings and cultural enrichment activities in the afternoons. This four week, full-day camp will be jam-packed with hands-on activities, field trips and mentoring.
Purpose:
Volunteer Mentor Tutors are expected to contribute to a working environment that is friendly, respectful, open and honest. Mentors will meet one-on-one through the summer with her mentee, 3rd-8th grade age, to a relationship and engage in activities that will give mentees new experiences. Mentor Tutors offer supplemental academic support to help students build confidence and fluency in math and reading.
Description: Volunteer Mentor Tutors will:
- Build a relationship with girls in the 3D GIrls, Inc. Girls Link Up Community
- Serve 4-6 hours/week (flexible days and times) to support girls during lunch and Mentor Hour (12:00pm – 2:00pm)
- Participate in program evaluations (pre-survey and post-survey).
- Understand and make a written commitment to follow 3D Girls, Inc. policies and procedures outlined in the 3D Girls, Inc. Volunteer Handbook and Girls Link Up Camp Handbook.
- Inform Program Coordinator of any changes in Mentee behavior, concerns, or questions.
Qualifications: Female mentors must be at least 18 years of age and enjoy spending time with girls ages 8-14. Other necessary qualities and skills include:
- A desire to build a one-on-one relationship with a Girls Link Up Participant and participate in a variety of activities.
- Good relationship building skills and ability to maintain constructive relationship boundaries with mentee, mentee’s family, and 3D Girls, Inc. staff.
- Tolerance and openness to different world views and sensitivity to other cultures and languages.
- Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality and act in a manner that is consistent with 3D Girls, Inc.’s policies and procedures.
- A general desire to have fun and work with children.
- Satisfactory criminal background
Volunteer Mentor Benefits
- Opportunity to serve and share from one’s own life experience.
- Gain satisfaction of working with young girls during critical years of development.
- Opportunity for new experiences and meeting new people.
- Learn to appreciate diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Important Dates
- May 23 – 26 – (Summer Camp Training) (8 hours)
- June 1 – 2 (Parent Orientation) (8 hours)
- June 5 – 30, 2023 + (8:00am – 12:00pm) – 20 hours per week
- June 9 -10, 2023 – Overnight Trip to Memphis, TN (Optional Chaperone Opportunities Available)
- Juneteenth – Monday, June 19, 2023 (OFF DAY)
- June 30th – Student Showcase Event