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Volunteer Application

Minds Matter is a volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to transform the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success. Our volunteers are college graduates who are energetic, committed and successful individuals who dedicate their time to supporting our students in reaching their dreams. The organization has over 2,000 volunteers in 14 cities, serving over 1,100 students.

Please select the chapter and position you are applying to. A list of our chapters is available HERE.

We look forward to receiving your application and will be in touch soon!

Chapter

Want to know more before you apply?

You can learn more about becoming a volunteer with Minds Matter Boston by checking out our website HERE .

Which meeting site would you like to apply to?

If you are not placed at your preferred site, would you like to be considered for the other location?

Which site would you like to apply to?

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Colorado - Select Volunteer Position

Mentor: Mentors play a crucial role in empowering and guiding mentees on their journey to and through college by building a supportive relationship, offering guidance, and sharing experiences and expertise over students’ 10th, 11th and 12th grade years. This is extremely rewarding as you build relationships within your 2 mentees and co-mentor and cultivate community within Minds Matter.

Team Leader: Program Team Leads are responsible for leading and facilitating activities for ~8-12 Mentees and ~8-12 Mentors on Monday nights with the support of a prepared curriculum. This is extremely rewarding as you build relationships with numerous Mentors and Mentees and cultivate a sense of community for a room full of students and volunteers.

Summer Program Manager: Summer Program Managers are responsible for managing the summer program application, acceptance, travel, and budget for mentees. This position is key to our mentees having a positive, successful experience at a college summer program and is extremely rewarding as you build relationships with numerous Mentors and Mentees and support them on their journey.

College Counseling and Enrichment: College Advisors provide essential guidance to both Senior and Junior students and their mentors throughout the program year. Combining strategy, mentorship, and purpose, this role is extremely rewarding as you play a direct part in shaping a mentee’s future by helping them navigate one of the most important decisions of their life: choosing a Best Fit college.

For which volunteer position are you applying? Please select all that apply:

If you are applying as a "Math Matters" instructor, select "Test Prep Instructor"

For which volunteer position are you applying? Please select all that apply:

Which volunteer position(s) are you applying to?

For which volunteer position are you applying? Please select all that apply:

For which volunteer position are you applying?

If the role you selected above is full, what other roles would be you interested in?

You chose other: Please Specify

Please explain why you selected the position(s) you chose above and what experience you have that makes you a good fit.

Have you ever volunteered with any other Minds Matter chapter?

If yes, which chapter did you volunteer with?

Are you a former Minds Matter student?

Which chapter are you an alum of?

Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

YesNo

Have you received a booster shot?

YesNo

Date of Latest Vaccine (MM/DD/YYYY)

Contact/Demographic Information

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Do you have a preferred name?

YesNo

What is your preferred name?

Personal Email Address

Email Address

Mobile Phone Number

Mailing Address
(include apartment/unit #, if applicable)

Include apartment/unit # (if applicable)

Mailing City

Mailing State

Mailing Zip Code

Birthdate

Do one or both of your parents have a 4 year degree from a US college or university?

Were you a first-generation college graduate (Minds Matter defines you as a first-generation college graduate if your parents did not graduate from a 4-year college in the United States)?

What year did you graduate high school?

During high school or college, were you eligible for free/reduced lunch, financial aid, welfare benefits, or any other financial assistance programs?

Did you grow up in a low-income household?

Gender Identity

Please tell us your gender identity

Pronouns

Please tell us your pronouns

Are you Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latine?

Race

Please note: individuals of Hispanic or Latine ethnicity can be of any race. Choose the race that you most closely identify with:

Please tell us your race

What is your country of origin or family culture?

Do you speak any languages besides English fluently? Please List

Please upload a photo of yourself

Photo Permission

If selected as a Mentor, I consent to being photographed for Minds Matter events and publications.

If selected as a Mentor, I do NOT consent to being photographed for Minds Matter events and publications

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Email Address

Emergency Contact Phone Number

T-Shirt Size

Educational/Employment Information

Current Employer

Current Employer (if not listed)

Current Job Title

Does your company have a matching gifts program?

Industry

Industry/Field of Work: Please choose the field that most closely aligns with the work you do.

Please tell us your industry

Field of Study/Work. Select all that apply

Have you completed your bachelor's degree?

Undergraduate College

If your college is not listed, please select "Other College/University"

Other School

Major(s)

Minor(s)

Year Graduated (College)

Have you completed or are you currently enrolled in a graduate degree program?

Graduate School

If your college is not listed, please select "Other College/University"

Other Grad School

Graduate Field/Degree

Year Graduated (Graduate School)

Other Social Impact Organizations Involved With:

Please add a link to your LinkedIn profile:

Please upload your resume (PDF)

How did you hear about Minds Matter?

What event did you attend?

Which Chapter?

Have you attended a Minds Matter Info Session? If so, where and when?

How did you hear about Minds Matter?

How did you hear about Minds Matter? (NY)

How did you hear about Minds Matter?

How did you learn about Minds Matter? Please select ALL that apply by holding CTRL or CMD.

How did you learn about Minds Matter? Please select ALL that apply by holding CTRL (PC) or CMD (Mac).

Please elaborate on your above selection(s) (optional)

You Selected Other: Please Specify

Which event(s) have you attended?

Did someone specific refer you to Minds Matter? If so, please list their first & last name and email address so we can thank them. An email address is optional if you only have their first and last name

Please list their first & last name

How did you hear about Minds Matter (in 1-2 sentences, please be specific)?

Are you available on weeknights for bi-weekly Associate Board conference calls (generally around 8pm Central)?

Which nights are generally most convenient? Please specify:

Please indicate your top three (3) preferences for fundraising committees:

Please provide a brief description of any past volunteer experience, highlighting any fundraising experience or other special skills, qualifications, or interests that may be of value in your work with the Associate Board. If you were a member of the Associate Board in 2022-2023, please describe how you contributed to Minds Matter last year and how you plan on building upon your work to better serve the organization.

Please summarize your interest in the goals of Minds Matter and describe how you plan on contributing as a member of the Associate Board. Please also briefly discuss your job/work schedule and other current philanthropic, volunteer or other extracurricular commitments in terms of hours dedicated per week: how do you plan to dedicate sufficient time to Minds Matter Board obligations as described above?

Whom can we thank for referring you to Minds Matter?

Could you please specify the source of your internet search?

Please add a link to your LinkedIn profile:

Why are you interested in volunteering with Minds Matter?

Why are you interested in Minds Matter? Why are you interested in the volunteer position(s) you applied for?

What do you believe are the most important supports a high school student may need in order to successfully apply to and attend a rewarding college-based summer program that aligns with their personal and academic goals?

Program Team Leads facilitate the Minds Matter Monday night experience for mentors and mentees with the support of a prepared curriculum (including lesson plans, activity instructions, handouts, and talking points). Briefly describe your experience with facilitation, leading groups, and/or working with students.

Why would you like to volunteer to support BIPOC, first-generation, and/or low-income youth at Minds Matter? (1 paragraph max.)

Do you have experience working with high-school aged students? Please explain.

Do you have experience working with high-school aged students? Please explain. (1 paragraph max)

Tell us about your experiences that will help you connect with and mentor/instruct our high school students. What was the outcome and what did you learn about yourself in that process?

What are your hobbies and interests?

Building rapport with your mentee is essential to our program's success. What hobbies or other interests are you looking forward to sharing with your mentee?

Tell us about any educational skills or experiences you have that could be useful in a high school classroom setting. (e.g. Teaching, TFA Corps, Corporate Education, Corporate Training, Instructional Design, People Development)

Do you have any experience applying for financial aid or scholarships for college?

Are you affiliated with similar organizations in the community?

Please specify which organizations.

Would you be interested in helping for one-time events for ad-hoc future recruitment events?

Do you have experience working in educational or youth development settings? Please share a brief overview of the experience(s) and the skills utilized. Examples could include tutoring, mentorship roles, camp counselor, volunteer opportunities, etc. Experience is not a requirement, but a plus.

You indicated interest in becoming a Writing & Critical Thinking Advisor. Why did you apply for this role, and what experience do you have that would be helpful?

You indicated interest in becoming a Test Prep Instructor. Why did you apply for this role, and what experience do you have that would be helpful?

If you are interested in a mentoring position, is there a particular person with whom you would like to co-mentor? Do you have a preference for a female or male co-mentor?

Please describe any other information we should be aware of when assigning mentees and co-mentors for you.

With the understanding that many volunteers travel for work and work on weekends, are you able and willing to make a weekly commitment to your mentee and to Minds Matter? Mentoring sessions are 11 am - 12:30 pm.

With the understanding that many volunteers travel for work and work on weekends, are you able and willing to make a weekly commitment to your mentee and to Minds Matter? Writing Sessions are 12:00 - 2:30 pm.

With the understanding that not all things can be planned for, Mentors are expected to volunteer with their students from sophomore to senior year of high school and see their students through to graduation. This is three years with summers and all school breaks off, totaling approximately 20 sessions per academic year. Do you currently have plans that will prevent you from fulfilling this commitment?

You and your co-Mentor will be asked to provide a meal for the 8-9 students on your team every 8 weeks, approximately 3 times a year. We recommend spending no more than $10 per student, which totals approximately $85 per session or $255 for the year to be split between you and your co-Mentor (around $125 per person). Is that ok with you?

This mostly remote role asks you to meet virtually with 5-8 students individually each month; these calls are flexible and can be scheduled at any time within the month. You would be responsible for scheduling these with the students based on both party's availability. Does your schedule allow you to fulfill that aspect of this role?

What in your experience, personal or professional, qualifies you to be able to support and guide students through their first two years of their college journeys?

Our sessions are on Saturday mornings 9:30am-1:30pm (Class 9:30am-12:00pm, Mentoring12:30-1:30pm) from October – May (25 sessions). Can you make at least 85% of these sessions? Do you have any other time commitments that might conflict with these sessions?

Mentee Gender Preference

Do you have any experience working with high-school aged students? If yes, please describe.

Briefly describe your experience working with high school students OR experience supporting students through the college application and access process. (What ages/grades have you worked with? In what capacity?)

Please describe an experience when you’ve been mentored and/or you’ve mentored another person. What were the most rewarding and challenging aspects of the experience?

Based upon your understanding of the youth we serve, how might your college preparation and application experience be like that of a Minds Matter mentee? How might it be different?

What do you believe are the most important supports a high school student may need in their senior year to be set up for success in college and beyond? Please consider that Minds Matter works with low-income students, many of whom will be the first in their family to attend college.

What would prevent you from having a positive mentoring experience?

Minds Matter takes responsibility for creating a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that starts with engaging people at every level of the organization who reflect, celebrate, and affirm the multi-dimensional identities of our students. This allows all of us to broaden our thinking, deepen our understanding, and expand our views on what is possible.

What does this statement mean to you? How do you demonstrate your commitment to diversity and inclusion in your own life, and how do you anticipate doing so in a Minds Matter context?

What other significant time commitments do you have (e.g. work travel, evening meetings, family commitments, community activities, other organizations you’re involved in) that might conflict with your ability to uphold the Minds Matter Monday evening commitment? What conflicts, that you are currently aware of, may arise over the next 3 years (job change, change in family, etc)?

Mentors are expected to connect with their mentees during the week electronically (via email, text, phone, video chat, etc.). How comfortable are you engaging with your mentee(s) in this manner?

How did you hear about Minds Matter?

Please elaborate on how you heard about Minds Matter. For example, your friend, colleague, or partner organization's name.

Please check off if you have any of the following experience working in education and/or working with youth.

Corporate EducationCorporate TrainingDEI FacilitationGeneral FacilitationInstructional DesignPeople DevelopmentTeachingTeambuilding

Why are you interested in volunteering with Minds Matter?

What are your top 3 hobbies/areas of interest

CookingDancingDrawing/ArtEnvironmental CausesGamingOutdoor Activities (hiking, etc.)PhotographyReadingSingingSocial Justice CausesWatching/Playing SportsWatching TV/MoviesWritingOther

Additional Information/Questions

How many hours per week do you work?

We typically start the program in early September and end in late May. Sessions are on Saturdays, in-person & weekly from 11AM - 1PM on the MIT or BU campuses during that time frame. For the good of the students, we require mentors to maintain at least an 80% attendance rate. Are you able and willing to commit to these standards?

We typically start the program in mid-late September and end in early May. Sessions are in-person & weekly for two hours (10AM-12PM for tutors, 12:30AM-2:30PM for mentors/class leads). For the good of the students, we require mentors and tutors to maintain at least an 80% attendance rate. Are you able and willing to commit to these standards?

It's important for our mentors/instructors to attend Saturday sessions in order for students to have a meaningful experience with Minds Matter Seattle, and for mentors and instructors to support each other. While occasional absences are understandable, we expect commitment and consistent attendance from our volunteers. Would you be able to commit to attending at least 80% of the in-person sessions (about 20 Saturdays) in a school year?

Do you work on Saturdays? --If yes, how often?

We mentor from 12-2:30 on Saturdays from September to June (except holiday weekends). Does this commitment align to your schedule?

MMBay has an attendance policy that requires volunteers to miss no more than 5 Saturday sessions per school year - do you anticipate this being an issue?

Are you active in your college alumni group?

YesNo

Do you travel for work on weekends? --If yes, how often?

We try to pair mentors and mentees depending on the yearly commitment that a mentor can make. For example, if a mentor commits for three years, we will pair that mentor with a Sophomore student so they can stay together until the student graduates. To the best of your current knowledge, what amount of time are you willing and able to commit? We recognize that circumstances change over time.

Do you travel or work on Monday evenings ? If yes, how often?

Do you have any plans after one year (i.e. move, grad school) that may prevent you from volunteering with us beyond one year?

Does your company have a matching gifts program?