It’s that time of year when many college access organizations/foundations are matching rising senior first gen/limited income/other disadvantaged students with volunteers to help these students navigate college admissions. Please consider volunteering at an organization on this thread, or one in your area:
Thanks to @Mwfan1921 I learned about Scholar Match , an organization that supports underserved youth become the first generation to attend and graduate from college.
Below is some information from the program:
Thank you for your interest in our Volunteer Program! ScholarMatch is currently recruiting individuals with college degrees who would like to volunteer for our 2022-23 Destination College Program. As a student-centered organization serving over 93% of teens of color, we are committed to seeking, prioritizing, and learning from potential volunteers who identify as first-generation college students, people of color, and/or LGBTQI individuals.
What you’ll do:
Mentor students remotely from your home
What you’ll commit to:
A yearlong commitment to help high school seniors through the college application process
Approximately 4-6 hours per month to advise students on specific topics related to the college application process
Completing our online trainings and passing a backgro…
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