Opportunity Details
Make a Difference, Become a Mentor (My Pathway to Health)!
My Pathway to Health is a paid work-based learning opportunity connecting youth 18-24 to pathways in to careers in allied health. Sign up to volunteer as a mentor.
Why: Mentors play a crucial role in personal and professional development for several reasons including but not limited to supporting a mentee's growth, serving as a source of knowledge, helping to set goals, maintaining accountability, offering encouragement, and making connections.
Who: An important part of UNITE-LA’s mission is to improve career and post-secondary outcomes for L.A.’s youth and young adults through college access, career pathway, workforce programming and job/internship opportunities.
What to Expect: We will host a volunteer orientation and provide instruction before meeting with participants.
The mentor (YOU):
- Mentors provide support and guidance with resumes, interviewing skills, professional development, and career and education guidance.
- Will support the participant with personal and professional development as needed
- Will provide feedback to the student with actionable plans to further their career goals
- Each mentor session should take no more than 1 hour
- Time Commitment: 3 Virtual Sessions, 60 minutes each. Scheduled twice over the 5-week period (June 24th- July 24th), and a third time after.
- No healthcare background required.
- Volunteer mentors for My Pathway to Health must possess patience, empathy, and a willingness to guide individuals through their career journey.
- Commitment to meetings and open communication are essential.
- Passion for supporting young adults on their pathway to success
Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator.
This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, UNITE-LA.
All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety
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Economic Opportunity
Mentoring/Youth Development,Leadership Opportunity
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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