Be A MENTOR!

ARE you interested in making a difference in a young student's life? Mentoring with Community In Schools is a very rewarding way to give back to your community and make an impact in a young person’s life.  Being a Mentor with CIS involves spending one hour a week at a local school with a student who has been chosen  by teachers as being a child who will benefit from developing a friendship with a caring adult.  Check your schedule, pass this on to your coworkers, get the word out that being a mentor is a great way to get involved! Join others in the AHRMA community who have said yes to being a mentor!

Communities In Schools surrounds students in a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Mentor Position Description

Purpose

Mentors with Communities In Schools of Central Texas provide a caring and consistent adult role model in the lives of a child or adolescent. Mentors provide support, encouragement, and non-financial resources for their student throughout the school year, which provides a foundation for empowerment in school and life.

Time Commitment

• Once a week; 1 hour per week
• September-May, minimum
• Required 2 hour CIS Mentor Training
• Optional, but strongly recommended, participation in other mentor trainings as offered.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Comfortable working with youth from diverse backgrounds
• Undergo and pass a criminal background check prior to volunteering.
• Ability to commit to volunteering weekly for one full school year, or longer.

Expectations

• The volunteer will access CIS Staff Member for support and assistance throughout their volunteer experience, via email, phone, or face-to-face.
• Any safety concerns regarding the student will be discussed with a CIS Staff Member.
• The volunteer will arrive promptly on their agreed upon time and day.
• The volunteer will inform their supervisor if they are unable to honor their commitment for a particular day.

Campus Assignments

• Mentors are assigned one school campus (elementary, middle or high school), based on their geographic location needs and age interest.
• Mentors receive support and assistance from the CIS Program Manager on their assigned campus and the Volunteer Coordinator at the Central Office throughout their volunteer experience.

Contact:

Jennifer Braham

Volunteer Coordinator

(512) 464-9767

volunteer@cisaustin.org

www.cisaustin.org