Virtual Mentor

About I’RAISE I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation, founded in the heart of the North Bronx in 2012, began as a mentoring program for at-risk female youth living in New York City Authority Housing. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Shanequa Moore, the organization quickly expanded its reach and impact. Shanequa, a Bronx native who overcame poverty and significant life challenges, was inspired to give back to her community, creating a resilient organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and youth.

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Becoming a Virtual Mentor - Volunteer

I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation has been in existence in order to help students in the vulnerable low-income communities through our free Mentoring Program and create positive youth development! As a small non-profit company, I'RAISE annually matches up to 40 volunteer mentor with a student (mentee).

Volunteer Mentors spend one and a half hour a week helping students (mentees) by

• Providing guidance and share helpful advices beneficial to their mentee's future
• Using their expertise and experience to help equip their mentee with the lifelong skills that empowers them and builds up their confidence
• Assessing the needs of their mentee and having a mentoring session(s) specifically designed for their mentee's needs
• Tracking progress of their mentee
  
  

Requirements

• Must be 21+ years old and no prior experience is required
• Commit to at least one mentor - mentee session per week, as little as one and a half hour a week
• Flexible weekday volunteer times
• Complete the required virtual mentor orientation and have access to a computer and reliable wifi for online mentoring
• Agree to the terms of our Mentor code of conduct
  
  

Easily apply by filling out our application form

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