Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on June 25, 2010 |
ABOUT BUILD
BUILD is an innovative four-year business development program for under-resourced, under-represented high school students, which bridges the divide between youth and the business and intellectual resources of the Bay Area. Our mission is to provide real-world entrepreneurial experience that empowers youth from under-resourced communities to excel in education, lead in their communities, and succeed professionally. 100% of BUILD graduates have been accepted to college.
FRESHMAN MENTORS
Freshman Mentors provide guidance and facilitate teams of 3-5 students in their efforts to define a business idea, write a business plan, and create an accompanying slide presentation. The year culminates in a business plan competition before a panel of judges drawn from leading Bay Area academic, business, and investment communities.
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per week from 5:30-7:00pm from October – May
Evening of the week: Your choice, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Location: Partner school campuses (we are partnered with schools on the Peninsula and in Oakland) Oakland has two schools that offer a 3:30-5pm schedule
SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR MENTORS
Sophomore and Junior Mentors work with a team of 3-5 students who have completed E1 and are eligible to receive funding to implement their business ideas. Mentors serve as active advisers in their company’s initiation and growth.
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per week from 5:30-7:00pm from August - May
Evening of the week: Your choice, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Location: The BUILD offices, located in Oakland and on the Peninsula
SENIOR MENTORS
Senior Mentors work with our seniors to complete their college applications, including college selection, personal statement revision, as well as financial aid and scholarship applications.
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per week from 5:30 - 7:00pm from August - May
Evening of the week: Your choice, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Location: The BUILD offices, either on the Peninsula or in Oakland
THE BUILD EXPERIENCE
“My mentors taught me to have hope and dreams, because if you work hard enough, they can become true.” -- Laura Monje, East Palo Alto High School
“What makes the BUILD experience stand out is the personal connection with the students. I really feel like I have the ability to affect change and to open their minds to new opportunities and experiences.” -- E1 Mentor
TO LEARN MORE
Please contact Hillary Fernandes, hillary@build.org, (650) 353-4094, or visit www.build.org
NO BUSINESS Experience is necessary! We look only for those passionate about working with our students.  This opportunity is sponsored by: BUILD
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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Tuesday |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Individual |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Web Site: http://www.build.org
| Last updated on June 25, 2010 |
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