Mission Graduates

Non-profit delivering college access programs

Writing Partner

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InternshipSan Francisco, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

11-12 month commitment
1 hour per week
availability to work at the College Connect Office
June 2024 Personal Statement Workshops and then weekly 1:1 mentorship
experience or interest in mentoring high school students (implied)

Responsibilities

Work with incoming high school seniors to prepare college applications and scholarships; provide one-on-one mentoring focused on writing personal insight questions for college applications
Offer writing support for PIQs during weekly sessions
Participate in Personal Statement Workshops and ongoing mentorship program
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with youth and provide support during the college application process

Desired Qualifications

None specified

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

About the Company

Mission Graduates

Non-profit delivering college access programs

Mission Graduates helps San Francisco youth access college by operating school-based programs for about 5,000 students and their families. Programs run inside partner schools with site directors and include after-school activities, in-school support, and summer programs funded by donations and grants; outcomes are tracked with data to show impact. The group differentiates itself through a community-centered, school-linked approach that emphasizes affordability, transparency, and measurable results across multiple SF schools. Its goal is to make college attendance the norm for San Francisco youth and boost long-term college access and success.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 1972

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