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Volunteer
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· LEADERSHIP · Volunteer Application
Besides our mentor volunteer positions, Minds Matter Twin Cities also has volunteer roles on our executive committee. The executive team works together to build a strong organization infrastructure, which includes developing relationships with Twin Cities high school counselors and students, recruiting positive and skilled volunteers, fundraising, and and aligning our curriculum with the National network.
Program Director (sophomore/junior/senior): Designs, organizes, and facilitates the mentoring sessions on Saturdays, collaborates with other program leaders (e.g., Test Prep, Math Matters, and Writing & Critical Thinking instructors) to design the morning sessions and provides support to the mentors and mentees.
Class Lead: Works with program directors to build strong mentor/mentee relationships, track students’ needs through each academic year, and support mentor/mentee relationships.
Director of Summer Program: Works directly with Minds Matter National to determine programs students can apply to, supports mentors and mentees through the summer program application process, and manages students’ program placement.
Test Prep Instructor: Guides junior students through a structured weekly curriculum that helps increase students’ ACT scores
Math Matters Instructor: Designs, organizes, and implements the Math Matters program for the sophomore students
Writing & Critical Thinking Instructor: Shapes and implements a curriculum designed to improve students’ writing and critical thinking skills and produce highly competitive essays for Summer Programs and college applications
College Advisor: Provides guidance on the college application process (e.g., college research, financial aid, scholarships) to the junior and senior students
Director of Student Recruitment: Develops relationships with high school counselors and recruits students
Director of Alumni Relations: Maintains relationships with Minds Matter alumni and supports alumni during college and with the career search
Director of Social Media & Marketing: Creates social media and marketing initiatives, manages all social media platforms, and schedules regular social media posts
Assistant Director of Development: Supports fundraising strategies, organizes events (e.g., annual gala), and searches for and writes grants
How to apply
Submit the volunteer application
Participate in a 30-minute virtual interview
Receive decision within two weeks of interview
Begin work contingent on a successful background check and completing a youth protection course
Requirements
Are college graduates of four-year colleges or universities
Pass a criminal background check and undergo child protection training
Perform duties of executive council role, attend monthly executive council role, and actively communicate progress towards goals and project