Internship - Theatre Mentor - Internship

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Tessa's Black Entertainment & Youth Center, Inc.
Company Profile | Current Opportunities (8)
Job Location(s): Milwaukee, Shorewood, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Whitefish Bay
Application Deadline: 10/28/2010
Employment TypePart Time
Hours per Week: 8hrs per month
Work Hours (i.e. shift): Varies
Start Date:A.S.A.P
Period of Employment: Open
Type of Compensation: Unpaid
Starting Salary Range:Volunteer Position
College Credits Earned: No
Tuition Assistance: No
Required Student Status: Open
Preferred Majors: Art Education, Educational Counseling/Psychology, Education, Performing Arts, Theatre
Related Categories:Volunteer, Non-Profit/Associations

Position/Internship Description

Do you love "The Arts"???? Do you love Theatre????Would you like to share your knowledge to Milwaukee youth members as a TBEY Mentor?

Tessa's Black Entertainment & Youth Center. Inc. mentorship program pair Mentors (college/university students and alumni) and Mentees (Elementary, Middle & high school and college/university students) with similar backgrounds, skills, and interest such as the arts fields. Mentors will share their knowledge and experience about being a student or alumnus, and how they acquired resources and support, solved problems or overcame barriers, and achieved success in their studies and/or careers. The role of a Tessa's Black Entertainment & Youth Center. Inc. mentor is to guide, encourage, and help students remain focused on their long-term goal. The volunteer mentor is a resource for his/her student/mentee.

Mentor Eligibility Criteria It is imperative that the mentors who participate in our program have a strong desire to commit to a mentoring relationship and are willing to take the risk of forming a new relationship. Other qualifications are as follows: ?_ 21 years of age or older. ?_ High School Graduate. ?_ Believe in the importance of education. ?_ Have an interest in helping young people. ?_ Be available to volunteer eight hours per month during the school year. ?_ U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

Responsibilities: ?_ Complete mentor application forms. ?_ Successfully pass a national background check. ?_ Make a minimum one-year commitment to TBEY, Inc. Mentorship Program. ?_ Communicate regularly with TBEY, Inc. office. ?_ Follow all TBEY, Inc. policies regarding travel with your mentee. ?_ Inform the TBEY, Inc. office of any needs the mentee may have regarding academic preparation, such as school supplies. ?_ Follow TBEY, Inc. policy regarding confidentiality. ?_ Follow TBEY, Inc. Volunteer Policies.

Program Limitations: ?_ The mentor has no responsibility to provide the student/mentee with money, food, clothing, or school supplies. ?_ The mentor has no responsibility to and should not provide transportation for the student. ?_ The mentor is to visit with his/her mentee at TBEY, Inc for meetings and must have consent from mentee’s parent or guardians and TBEY, Inc. to take a mentee any place. ?_ The mentor and student/mentee agree to maintain confidentiality unless information received is a potential threat to the student and/or other individuals. Please immediately notify the TBEY, Inc. program director if a concern arises.

This is a internship for college students.

Contact Information

Contessa Cole
Executive Director
Contessa@tbey.org

www.tbey.org

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