Mentors are volunteers who build a relationship of unconditional caring and friendship to help refugee teens learn independent living and social skills. As positive role models, mentors share their knowledge and experience to help the youth adjust to differences they experience in the United States. Mentors also help them explore educational and career choices.
Tutors help youth succeed in a new educational system and develop positive study habits. Tutors must have a bachelor’s degree in any field of study and may work with one youth or several.
Interpreters facilitate effective communication for limited English proficient refugee youth. They bridge the gap between language barriers and help the youth adjust to their new home. Interpreters are responsible for listening to, understanding, and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another. Interpreters are paid for providing this service and must be fluent…
A program curriculum and pre post-test utilized to measure program effectiveness and impact. Each workshop is 45 minutes to 1 hour. 15 – 25 young males per workshop.
Two school grades (example: 4th & 5th graders, 9th & 10th graders) will receive an interactive workshop on school centered topics such as: “How to Improve School Culture”, “Respecting Authority”, “How NOT to Bully”
Half of the program is dedicated to Life Skills session, the other half is basketball skills session. Each session is 1.5 hours. 15 – 25 young males per session.
Befriend seniors, help those with physical disabilities.
One of the best motivators for young men of color is seeing successful African American male leaders and hearing their personal stories of perseverance, accountability and overcoming obstacles. Just one interaction with a positive role model can spark a lifetime of motivation for our young Mentees.
Participate in mock phone and video-based job interviews with students and provide them with constructive feedback. Share your experience and wisdom to help our students prepare for the real thing. This one-time commitment typically happens for one to two hours in April or May.
Help students explore careers by participating in a virtual career day. Students will ask you questions about your education and career. This one-time commitment if for one hour with opportunities throughout the year.