Overview: Community Youth Advance (CY Advance) volunteers will support small groups of middle and/or high school scholars/mentees. Sessions may include English Language Arts (ELA) or math tutoring, homework assistance, workshops, or special projects. Each volunteer typically works with a group of four to six scholars during a one-hour session.
All sessions are conducted in person and are led or closely supervised by a trained CY Advance facilitator or full-time staff member. These staff are skilled in group facilitation, youth development, and social-emotional learning techniques to ensure a positive and supportive environment for all participants.
If you’re ready to share your talents and make a meaningful impact in our school community, please take a moment to complete the volunteer application using the link below: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/LPfk7ijbbvu2S6eYAGUc2g?t=175
Time Commitment
Minimum of 6 hours per month from September – May
Monday to Thursday, 3:30–6:30 PM (depending on assigned site/needs of scholars/mentees and CY Advance focus)
Monthly Training Call
Qualifications
Sincere desire to support scholars/mentees to achieve personal and professional goals
Ability to communicate with scholars/mentees openly, honestly, and stay curious
Ability to listen empathically and reflectively
Ability to establish a relationship based on mutual responsibility and respect
Ability to convey practical problem-solving skills and suggest options and alternatives
Possess a social awareness and consciousness of persons of different educational, economic, cultural, or racial backgrounds
Requirements & Responsibilities
Complete CY Advance and online volunteer applications, screening, background check, and signed policies [including Prince George’s County Public School]
Background check cost: $15–$50 (varies by state; $15 in Maryland)
Reimbursement available after completion of a minimum of 6 volunteer hours — billed through CYA and sponsored by UMGC
Time availability to commit to program to develop and maintain a supportive, positive, and professional relationship with scholars/mentees
Assist with facilitating small group discussions focusing on social-emotional development
Collaborate with program staff to drive program deliverables
Maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment for scholars/mentees
