Volunteer

Academic Mentor

OVERVIEW
College Access Academic Mentors will work with Juniors in providing them with the academic support needed to graduate high school and go to college. Mentors for Juniors follow a set curriculum developed by SBU in teaching weekly lessons in either Math or English, while also helping students with school homework and Regents exam preparation. All College Access Mentors work with the same group of students week-to-week, providing the opportunity to build relationships and serve as positive role models in youths' lives, promoting the importance of education.

WHEN
Dates: February-June
Time: Mondays, 5:45-7:15 pm

WHERE
In-Person:
Bronx Legacy High School
730 Concourse Village West, Floor 2
Bronx, NY 10451

QUALIFICATIONS
South Bronx United is looking for highly motivated, energetic volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of South Bronx youth. Mentors should possess either strong math or English skills, and feel comfortable breaking down and explaining processes for problem solving. Mentors should also be willing to review the provided weekly math or English lessons beforehand so that they are prepared for working with the students. Expertise in areas of Science (Living Environment, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science) and Social Studies (Global History or US History) are also valued.

COMMITMENT
Mentors are asked to commit to teaching either English or math for 2 hours, one evening a week for at least one semester (Feb-June). However, if a mentor would like to be more involved, they are always welcome.

TRAINING
An orientation and training at the beginning of service will be run for all mentors to give general guidelines, tutoring tips and to go over the specific needs of the students. Additional training and "check ins" will be conducted intermittently throughout the course of the year.

BENEFITS
In addition to helping provide the resources and support to allow underserved students to thrive in school, SBU is happy to connect with your school to see if your volunteer hours can work towards school service or academic requirements.

BEYOND MENTORING
Academic Mentors are welcome and encouraged to come out and see a game or get involved in a practice as youth are extremely passionate about the sport and it's a great way to connect with the youth.