Writing Partners Job at Mission Graduates in San Francisco

Overview

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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.

Volunteer opportunity

We 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 pairs 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 cultivate meaningful relationships with youth and provide them with support in 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 encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity.

Time commitment : 11-12 month commitment; 1 hr per week, at our College Connect Office. June 2024 - May 2025 : Personal Statement Workshops, followed by weekly 1 : 1 mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Mentor high school students one-on-one on their PIQs and college applications.
• Support personal statement development through workshops and ongoing mentorship.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and contribute to their college readiness.

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