Depending on the school site, a member may partake in a variety of activities throughout the day. Coordinating the Mentoring For Success program involves matching and supporting students with staff or community based mentors, providing materials, and planning the monthly mentoring events. In addition, Members mentor students from the school community, support structured activities on the yard, support social emotional learning as well general positive intervention strategies.
Service Activities
- Support school-based mentoring programs; Mentor students
- Lead organized recess and lunch-time activities, clubs and team-building activities; and activities during the after school program to support SFUSD personnel
- Help school employees in organizing class materials, scheduling, and spreading the word to students and families about pro-social behavior; participate in school-wide incentives program
- Help lead school-wide activities such as monthly Health Education events, school assemblies, fairs, and educational events to help students make healthy choices
- Support the improvement of volunteer programs and strengthen school/community relationships by helping recruit and retain school volunteers
- Participate in local and school-based service events; help produce appreciation activities
- Complete grant required paperwork and data entry in a timely manner
- Attend regular supervision meetings and work cooperatively with school personnel such as School Social Worker or Counselor, School Nurse and other adults involved with the school and youth
- Attend weekly professional development meetings/trainings relevant to Healthy Choices AmeriCorps
- Develop a plan in collaboration with school site supervisor
Community Need Addressed
San Francisco Unified School District supports various strategies to support learners of of types. In particular, this position supports Response to Intervention and Positive Behavior Strategies utilized in the school setting. Assisting with the coordination of the school district's Mentoring For Success program, mentoring students, as well as providing structured activities on the yard are just a sampling of activities supported by this position.
Position Outcomes
The primary goal is to improve student success by increasing attendance and pro-social behaviors on school campuses. Regular training by San Francisco Unified School District will ensure Healthy Choices AmeriCorps members have the knowledge and skills to offer high quality volunteer service to schools at individual, group, and school-wide levels.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree, GED/High School Diploma
Bilingual and bicultural candidates encouraged
Skills you will gain
conflict resolution, event planning, public speaking, recruitment, team work, time management, networking, youth development, restorative practices, positive behavior intervention strategies, trauma informed practices, cultural humility, relationship building, program coordination, interpersonal communication, technology related
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment