Mentoring Volunteer Application

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Volunteer Application for New Mentors

Students Rising Above (SRA):
SRA is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that works to enable social and economic mobility for first-generation students from low-income backgrounds. Having served nearly 2,000 students on their college-to-career journey, SRA’s unique wraparound, personalized approach is rooted in the belief that any student can find success when holistically supported and given access to resources, tools, and social and economic safety nets.

About this Opportunity
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers who exemplify our DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) principles to join our team and become a part of our growing Mentor Network to support us in our mission to empower students facing systemic barriers to define and find success through education, career and in life. As a volunteer mentor, you will work alongside our mentorship program staff, other volunteers, students and/or alumni to contribute to the success of our organization. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience, while making a positive impact in your community.

We are looking for Mentors from a diverse range of backgrounds and industries to work with our students. Mentors may help with exploring careers, goal setting, developing contacts, identifying resources, etc. Students Rising Above offers various volunteer mentoring opportunities, both long and short term, throughout the year that give community members a chance to work with our students in high impact and meaningful ways. SRA mentors who are selected to join our Mentor Network support SRA Students with guidance through one or more of the following programs:

Career Mentoring
New Grad Mentor Program
Summer Mentor Program
Grad School Exploration
Career Development Workshop Support

Mentors can choose to be called upon for any or all the available Mentoring Programs. *Please note that matches are based on student interest and needs.

(Note: SRA encourages folks from all backgrounds and life experiences to apply as the nature of our work is supporting young people, SRA requires a background check for volunteers in our longer-term mentoring programs (such as the Summer Mentor Program and New Grad Mentor Program). If invited into one of these programs, you will be asked to complete a background check through Sterling Volunteers.)

Contact Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Preferred Email

Secondary Email

Preferred Phone Number:

Are you open to having students reach out to you directly with questions about your career pathway or to request a one-time informational interview?

YesNo

Which method(s) of communication do you prefer students use to contact you? We'll share your selected methods of communication in our mentor directory.

EmailPhoneLinkedIn

Birthdate

Mailing Street Address

Why are we asking this? Your location may be relevant if you are in an industry with state-specific license/certification processes/requirements.

Mailing City

Mailing State

Mailing Zip Code

What pronouns would you like us to use when addressing you in public?

Other:

What is your Gender Identity?

Other:

What is your Ethnicity/Race?

Which other Ethnicity/Race do you identify with?

Would you like to provide additional demographic information, such as Ethnicity, LGBTQ+, etc.

How did you hear about Students Rising Above?

Other, please specify:

If someone referred you to apply, please list their name.

Mentoring Background

Why are you interested in mentoring with Students Rising Above?

Please select your mentoring interests. (Select all that apply)

Resume ReviewInterview Preparation/PracticeInformational InterviewsSRA New Grad Mentor

Briefly list your top 5 skills and strengths that would lend themselves to supporting your mentee in career readiness.

Briefly describe any prior mentor experience, either as a mentor or a mentee, and other relevant involvement with young adults.

In one sentence how would a mentee describe you? (Personality type, communication style, learning style, etc)

Please provide a short bio that tells our students what you'd like them to know about you as a professional and as a mentor. (Note: Bio may be shared with students)

Briefly describe any experience you may have working with low-income and/or communities of color. Please also indicate if you have experience working with LGBTQ+ communities and/or DACA students. If you do not have experience working with these communities, what draws you to working with SRA students? Do you have any hesitations working with any particular community? If so, please elaborate.

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