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Volunteer Mentor Specialist

Take Stock in Children (TSIC), a nonprofit 501(c) 3 corporation, was established in 1995 in response to the high rate of students dropping out of high school in the state and the need for an effective strategy to break the cycle of educational failure and poverty among Florida's at-risk youth. The mission of Take Stock in Children is to passionately promote personal growth, self-responsibility and academic success for deserving low-income children by providing a unique set of resources including mentors, college scholarships, long-term support, student advocacy and a guaranteed educational opportunity. Take Stock in Children, Inc. provides deserving low-income children in Florida with college or vocational-technical scholarships and adult mentors. We believe that a willing child can succeed with the help of committed and caring adults, encouragement and challenge, hard work and accountability. Take Stock in Children boasts exceptional outcomes including a 90% graduation rate (compared to 68% state-wide).

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The responsibilities of this position include: Implement a comprehensive, countywide mentor recruitment strategy. –Build relationships with organizations having a significant population of potential mentors. –Ensure that all mentors promptly receive background check in accordance with school board policy (at a minimum). –Ensure that all mentors promptly participate in a comprehensive mentor training program. -Match mentors with students.-Track key performance indicators in the areas of mentor recruitment, matching and retention. –Collaborate with Take Stock in Children staff and school coordinators/liaisons to monitor mentor/mentee relationship. –Conduct on-going communication with all mentors through emails, mailings, phone calls, surveys, newsletters, flyers, etc. –Assist in the organization and production of mentor appreciation, recognition, and training activities and events. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .

Terms :
Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Public Speaking , Counseling , Youth Development , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Education .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Volunteer Mentor Specialist

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: None Maximum: None

Program Locations	FLORIDA Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Accepting Applications
From 07/13/2012 To 09/28/2012

Contact	Helen Quinn
8600 NW 36th St
Doral FL 33166
726-369-5137
hquinn@takestockinchildren.org
www.takestockinchildren.org

Listing ID	46733


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