RYMP Volunteer Mentor
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT
GreenbeltHybridPart-time
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The job in short
Volunteer mentor.
Details
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- 16 d ago · posted 2026-10-23
- Location
- Greenbelt, MD, USA
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Greenbelt, MD - Greenbelt, MD, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.01Commission, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, The Refugee Youth Mentoring Program (RYMP) supports refugee youth 15-23 years old living in Maryland to set and achieve goals in three core areas of focus: academic achievement, career advancement/vocational training, and social inclusion/civic engagement. Staff specialists provide individualized case management support to mentees and work with mentors to build positive and impactful mentor-mentee relationships. Volunteer mentors play a key role in RYMP, spending approximately 3-5 hours per month on mentorship between meeting with their mentee, supporting their mentee to connect with resources or opportunities related to their goals, and sometimes conducting light research related to helping their mentee advance their goals. The mentor role can be virtual or hybrid.
Please reach out to [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information before submitting a mentor application.
Qualifications:
Ability to build positive and supportive relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds.
Dependable and committed to maintaining regular contact with mentees.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Willingness to follow program guidelines and complete required training.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Interest in supporting youth with academic, career, and personal development goals.
Positive attitude, patience, and a commitment to helping youth succeed.