Volunteer Mentor Opportunity for College Students

TVP's program supports historically underrepresented groups. The TVP team has developed and tailored resources and trainings to best meet the needs of mentees, including resources for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and first- generation college students.

The 2021 mentee class includes students from Boston Public Schools, Boston Charter Schools, and Lawrence Public Schools.

Mentors serve as a sounding board and provide guidance based on their own experiences. Mentors utilize strong active listening skills, empathy, and work to meet their mentee where they are. TVP mentors are consistent and remain committed to building a trusting relationship with their mentee. In order to ensure mentors build strong relationships, mentors are held to the following:

Mentor-Mentee Meetings

  • Mentors are expected to connect with their mentee at least once a month, and are encouraged to build a relationship with their co-mentor.

TVP Mentor Training Suite

  • Mentors receive training on relationship building, anti-racism, situational support, and career coaching. TVP hosts mentor workshops and training events, which mentors are strongly encouraged to attend.

Evaluation

  • Mentors engage in quarterly data collection through surveys and check-ins with TVP team members.

Being a part of TVP means mentees are paired with two mentors, a peer and senior mentor. As a part of our in-depth matching process, TVP takes into consideration professional aspirations, personal interests , and academic focuses to ensure mentors are able to provide the right support throughout our mentee's post- secondary journey.

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