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LEADERSHIP

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Volunteer

Application

· 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

  1. Participate in a 30-minute virtual interview

  2. Receive decision within two weeks of interview

  3. 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