Mentor Guide: Multi-Site
On-siteBennington, Vermont, United States
Job Summary
Engage and support 5-10 high school mentors through weekly school day classroom programming and out-of school time adventure experiences. Plan and facilitate fun, play-based lessons that strengthen youth identity, sense of place, and meaning while fostering a positive community between high school mentors and elementary mentees. Deliver curriculum aligned with the Search Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework, including formal reflection assessments and organizational skill development. Maintain weekly communication with mentors and families to ensure agency and influence over the youth experience. Contribute to building connections with parents and community partners across multiple sites, including indoor/outdoor environments, school communities, and Camp DREAM. Requires active physical demands including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with local and occasional out-of-area travel.
Required Qualifications
- Commitment to the entire service term.
- Commitment to the mission of AmeriCorps and DREAM.
- Desire to enhance existing skills and develop new skills necessary for service.
- Commitment to serve as a role model for youth.
- A passion for supporting the ongoing work around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- A dedicated personal, off site, non DREAM supported space for work.
- An internet connection capable of easily handling Google Workspace apps and specifically, a Google Meet.
- Access to resources necessary to support your remote work/service experience (electrical power outlet to keep devices charged, reliable wifi connection that can connect with our cloud-based softwares).
- Ability to regularly meet in person with your team or your service assignment in their assigned location (including responsibility for transportation to and from).
- Access to a reliable phone.
- To be an AmeriCorps member you MUST be 17 years or older and be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Desired Qualifications
- Valid driver's license and insurance
- College Degree and/or Post Secondary Education Certification or Training.
- 18+ years old with a clean driving record
- Youth one-on-one and group facilitation experience
- Interest and investment in youth development
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Commitment to holding unconditional positive regard for DREAM youth
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