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Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

Molly — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:16:37 GMT

Hi all, I work for Atrium, a tech consulting group. We're looking for opportunities for employees to virtually mentor, tutor, or coach in the technical, math, and/or business arenas. Does anyone have suggestions for specific organizations that would need this service on a regular basis?

Thank you!

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

Miles_Procore — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:32:17 GMT

Hi Molly, in 2020 some of the other pledge 1% companies helped us to source virtual volunteer opportunities, here are a few options that I think might be helpful: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TBz7yAP-ad93DIX5OhkX4RpKBBQWJGWuk6eT6CWlVNM/edit?usp=sharing

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

Molly — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:46:31 GMT

Thank you so much, Miles! Did you end up connecting with any of these organizations? If so, I'd love to hear about your experience of consistency, communication, number of folks needed, etc.

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

lillykam — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:25:21 GMT

Hello Molly,

I work for the I.am Angel Foundation, which has implemented over 160 robotics teams across LAUSD this year. We are looking for virtual volunteers to support our teams this month and part of next month. I would love to connect if you are interested in receiving more information about our program!

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

KatieB — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:02:36 GMT

Hi @Molly, you could get in touch with this team who may be able to help connect you to opportunities: https://techforgood.global/about-us

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

Molly — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:29:27 GMT

Hi there, I'd love to hear more about this. I don't seem to be able to direct message you -- could you please send me a direct message or reply here with detail about how best to discuss further? Thank you!

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

Molly — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:25:50 GMT

Thank you, Katie! I will check this out. I appreciate the suggestion!

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

TimP1 — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:08:41 GMT

Hi Molly! Great post - thank you for reaching out to the community on this front. YearUp, CityYear, MENTOR would be good organizations to reach out to as they have regular, already-baked opportunities for employees. Let me know if you want to jump on a call too!

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

Molly — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:18:51 GMT

Thanks, Tim! I'd love to jump on a call to discuss further. Feel free to message me directly to schedule a time.

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

Rebecca — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:25:02 GMT

Another great program is called https://www.yearup.org/ they help bring people from less-resourced communities to start their careers in tech (IT, HR etc.) you can mentor someone and host at your organization

Re: Suggestions for Volunteer Mentorship Opportunities for Employees?

AhmedElSaharty — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:50:19 GMT

Would it be online or in real life/in person?