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. In approved cases, college students ages 18 and older may serve as journeymen/women. Multiple mentors work with a group of scholars in their designated age group.
Responsibilities
Journeymen/women are expected to volunteer 4-8 hours a month in their mentoring role. The Jonesville Academy uses a group mentoring model, which involves 2-4 journeymen/journeywomen who serve with a specific age group. Journeymen and journeywomen attend at least one Jonesville Academy meeting month to connect with scholars, and they are asked to participate in mentoring events during the year. Past activities include Thanksgiving basket shopping, Silver Bells project, educational field trips, WKU football and basketball games, and more. They also attend journeymen/women meetings 2-3 times a year. Journeymen and journeywomen are also expected to represent the organization online and in person, and to serve as supportive figures for the scholar at school, when applicable.
Qualifications
- Cleared background check
- Experience working with youth, other than family
- Good communication 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 academic year.
Next Steps
Those interested in being a journeymen/journeywomen should complete the application by August 22, 2025 for the entire academic year. Applications are accepted year-round in case of vacancies. Applicants will be required to provide at least two references. A review committee will select applicants for interviews. After the interview, a background check is required to complete the process.
Jonesville Academy Program Dates and Times
September 2025 – May 2026
Meetings take place on Saturdays, 8:30am – 12:30pm (includes lunch)
Most meetings take place at WKU in Gary Ransdell Hall.
Fall 2025 – September 13 (Opening Day), September 27, October 11, October 25*, November 8, November 22, December 6, and December 13 (holiday project/event).
Spring 2026 – January 24, February 7, February 21, March 7, March 21, April 4, and April 18.
If these dates change, notice will be provided.
Grades 9-11 scholars begin meeting on October 25, 2025, all following meeting dates match those of grades 3-8.