Mentoring/Tutoring Opportunities

  • After School Tutoring
  • College Fellows
After School Tutoring
Title of Role: Mentor/Tutor Program
Reports to: Joel Figueroa; Education Director
Program Area/Location: Marr Building
Objectives: As a mentor you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the life of a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester as you assist them in their educational journey.
General Role & Responsibility: ·      Assist with developing academic and social skills of individual members in our Education program.
Work Hours/Commitment: We ask for a commitment of one hour a week from October through May as well as attendance at fun mentor/member social activities at the club 2-3 times/year
Skills & Qualifications: ·      Positive and friendly attitude

·      Patience

·      Engaging

·      Flexible

How the Role fits in with the work of BGCD? Here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, we believe in a positive, enriched environment to teach, support and enhance the lives of our members. Our mentoring and tutoring services provide a one-on-one setting to help members achieve their educational goals while being supported emotionally by a mentor.
Behavior Expectations: ·      Positive attitude, kind, and polite

·      Friendly

·      Follows directions from staff

·      Communicate respectfully

College Fellows
Title of Role: College Fellows Mentor Program Volunteer
Reports to: Tricia Chappele; Education Strategist
Program Area/Location: Marr Building/Denney Building at Harbor Point
General Role & Responsibility: ·      provide high school members with tools and resources to help navigate a post-secondary pathway to success.
Work Hours/Commitment: Flexible volunteer hours from 1 hour a year to weekly meetings.
Skills & Qualifications: ·      Positive and friendly attitude

·      Experience with interviewing and networking

·      Experience with college prep and career prep

·      Able to provide guidance

How the Role fits in with the work of BGCD? Here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, we believe in a positive, enriched environment to teach, support and enhance the lives of our members.  College Fellows focuses on life skills, college and career prep in a positive and enriched environment for grades 9- 12.
Behavior Expectations: ·      Positive, mature, experienced, kind, fun, and flexible

·      Be a team player

·      Respect boundaries and each other