Guide our scholars by serving as a mentor, known to us as journeymen and journeywomen. Men and women ages 21 and older can serve with the Jonesville Academy. Mentors communicate with a group of 3-5 scholars at least once a week and participate in group meetings approximately four times during the academic year.
Journeymen/women are required to complete a background check, participate in a training and orientation.
Responsibilities
Journeymen/women are expected to volunteer 6-10 hours a month of their time mentoring 3-5 young men. The Jonesville Academy uses a group mentoring model, which involves the mentors communicating with the scholars at least once a week using the agreed-upon method with methods and the mentor coordinators. They attend journeymen/women meetings and participate in group mentoring events/trips. They are also expected to represent the organization online and in-person, and be a support for the scholar at school, when applicable.
Qualifications
- Completed and cleared background check
- Experience working with youth, other than family
- Good communications skills
- Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
- Positive attitude
- Dependable
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptable/flexible
- Passion for working with youth
- Good time management
- Ability to remain in the role for the entire academy year.
Next Steps
Those interested in being a journeymen/journeywomen should complete the application linked below. Applicants will be asked for at least two references. A review committee will select applicants for interviews. After the interview, a background check is required before reaching the matching phase.