School-To-College Program
Information for Volunteers
What does an STC volunteer/mentor do?
As a volunteer/mentor you'll work intensively with the students during after-school workshops. Mentors help students explore possible career paths, advise on the long-term benefits of attending college and coach them through the entire college application process.
Mentors working with juniors and seniors will also include support for students on college and financial aid applications, college tours, and SAT preparations.
Students also go on tours to several college campuses, as well as other field trips, including college fairs, and you may attend with the students as a chaperone.
What is the Curriculum?
The central focus of the STC curriculum is helping the students explore their possible career paths, identifying obstacles they may face, utilizing available services and discussion of their ethnic background.
Students fill out college and financial aid applications, go on college tours, and prepare for the SAT test.
Who Can Volunteer
- Attorneys
- Law students
- College graduates
- College students attending a four-year university
- Paralegals and administrators
- Financial aid/career counselors
Mentor Requirements
- Writing, editing and research skills
- Willingness to make the commitment of regularly attending STC workshops/meetings
- Ability to be patient, listen, guide, support, care and communicate openly with high school students
- Willingness to work with students with some behavioral problems but great academic potential
Other Volunteer Opportunities
- Be a one-time guest speaker describing your college experience, major course of study, and career outlook (10-20 minute discussion)
- Be a one-time guest instructor discussing a specific course of study or college application subject.
Examples: facilitating a workshop on personal statements; financial aid; SAT/ACT/Subject SAT; money managing for college students, etc. (45-90 minute presentations)
- Invite STC students to events or activities at your alma mater.
Examples: lecture series', general events, lecture by a favorite or inspirational professor, panel discussions, etc.
- Be a one-time panel discussion participant at a STC workshop or event.
Example: Attend STC parent night to describe your personal experience on a college related topic
If you cannot make a commitment to being a mentor but would like to be involved with STC, email the Program Coordinator Brandon Butler at bbutler@sfbar.org or call (415) 782-9000 x8762.
Steps to Volunteering
- If you wish to become a mentor please fill out the STC Mentor Application (67KB
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- We will review your application and contact you shortly to begin the volunteering process with the School-To-College program.
- If you would like to confirm that your STC Mentor Application was received please call Brandon Butler at (415) 782-9000 x 8762.
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