Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star - Houston

Organization Address
6437 High Star
Houston 77074

Organization Description
To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Job Title
Mentor 2.0 VISTA

Job Compensation:
$320-410 biweekly wage. A $1,100 Education Stipend or a $200 Cash Stipend.

Description of Internship

This position requires a mature individual who:

• Has some knowledge of the non-profit sector.
• Possesses effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Is dependable, self-motivating, uses time effectively, has high energy and enthusiasm, and is a creative thinker in handling new tasks.
• Is able to work with limited supervision, and virtually with other team members.
• Can operate a computer, copier and phone system.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the screening of volunteers, including reviews of application and background checking;
• Conducting and evaluation of surveys with students and volunteers;
• Assist in the preparation of materials, information, and presentations for use at high schools in the Houston market as the program expands;
• Provide support and coordinate recruitment campaigns for volunteers for the program for the Houston area;
• Support and/or coordinate group events for students and volunteers at partner schools, and
• Provide support towards the overall success of the program.

Supervision will be both informal and formal including:

• Weekly meetings with mentor2.0 Coordinator.
• Exit interview with mentor2.0 Coordinator upon completion of VISTA assignment.
• Resources available to the intern will be:
• Information on/invitations to professional trainings offered by the agency (VISTAs may attend free of charge or at same rate as staff).
• Information regarding activities and programs through the agency newsletter.
• Specialized on-the-job training by mentro2.0 Coordinator and Program Staff Development Specialist.

Contact
Basil Hameed
713-860-8236
bhameed@bbbstx.org