This is a Dwight Hall student employment opportunity. Apply here,…
This is a student employment opportunity. Apply at Yale’s Student Employment website.
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Connecticut helps children realize their potential and build their futures through meaningful mentorship. See their website for more information: https://ctbigs.org/sbmentoring/
Every year BBBS seeks Yale student volunteers to become “Bigs” who will make a year-long commitment to mentoring “Littles” after school. Dwight Hall has partnered with BBBS to identify and support a Volunteer Coordinator who will assist MJC in meeting their goals.
Responsibilities include:
– Recruit volunteers by reaching out to a maximum number of appropriately viable students (via residential colleges, student organizations, academic departments, professors, friends, classmates, etc.) and using a variety of methods (emails, flyers, posters, social media, canvasing, etc.) to identify energized and motivated volunteers.
– Screen Yale students for availability, interest, and ability to volunteer and answer questions and concerns of potential volunteers.
– Support identified students through Dwight Hall’s volunteer onboarding process, including required trainings.
– Coordinate transportation of volunteers to and from BBBS by public bus, Yale transportation, or other approved methods.
– Spend Thursday afternoons on-site at BBBS with the volunteers acting as a “Big”, completing activities provided by BBBS and Truman School.
– Troubleshoot any problems that may arise.
Job Requirements:
– Federal Work Study eligibility
– Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive around New Haven as needed
-Good organization and communication skills
– A reliable worker who will stick to a set weekly/biweekly schedule even during busy times of the year
Our ideal candidate will have:
– Previous volunteer experience
– Previous experience with project or volunteer management, especially in a similar field
-Availability August 1-24 to work on site or remotely
Hours: 4-8/week
Hourly Rate: $17.00/hr
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