YMI Volunteer Mentor at Global Kids

Global Kids (GK) mission is to educate inspire and mobilize youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. Over its 36-year history the organization has engaged thousands of young people in its innovative youth development programs that promote global awareness and action; building their agency to affect change in their community and beyond.Our mentoring program aims has the following goals:Promote positive changes in youth lifestyle towards themselves others and their future through goal setting group discussions and role modelingAssist youth in exploring college and careers opportunitiesHelp youth cultivate an ethic of service to their communitiesSupport student academics through highlighting positive studying habitsCheck in with site director to share a post-session reflectionQualificationsCommit to 7 months as a group mentor for high school students working with at most 6-8 students at a time.Attend two sessions a month (90 minutes a session)Attend once a month field trip with menteesMust be over the age of 21 to be eligible to be a mentorMust demonstrate professionalism and positive communicationDemonstrate an understanding of a mentor mentee relationship and its boundariesMust pass DOE background checksTimeline/meeting datesMentors are asked to indicate their availability and preferred site.High School for Medical Professions Canarsie Brooklyn: Mon Wed & Friday :2:30 PM to 4:30 PMHigh School for Public Service East Flatbush Brooklyn:Mon & Wed 2:45 PM to 5:00 PMHigh School for Global Citizenship Crown Heights Brooklyn: Mon Tues & Wed 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Fri: 1:15 PM to 2:30 PMMentors will receive a monthly travel stipend of $85 dollars.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Computer Skills,Conflict Management,Autism Experience,Case Management,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Mentoring,Word Processing Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1