Volunteer Job Description
YOUTH TEAM MENTOR
Mission Statement: America SCORES Seattle provides elementary school students from under-served
communities with a five-day-a-week after school program combining literacy and athletics. With
teamwork as the unifying value, America SCORES Seattle inspires youth to lead healthy lifestyles, be
engaged students and become agents of change in their communities.
Volunteer Philosophy: America SCORES Seattle recognizes that your time is your greatest resource
and that the gift of your time to our organization is therefore invaluable. We view our volunteers as
equals, collaborators and partners in our mission to empower youth.
Position Description:
 Mentorship based volunteer position – Ongoing position in which the volunteer is partnered
with a specific school, a team comprised of either 16 boys or 16 girls.
 Work with students in 3rd–5th grade, who are considered “at risk” for a variety of reasons.
 Volunteer will act as a role model for these students based on the values established by
America SCORES Seattle.
 Participation in a minimum of one Game Day per season is required. Game Days occur three
Fridays during each season during program hours.
Skills/Qualifications:
 Volunteer must enjoy working with youth.
 Volunteer must show cultural sensitivity.
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A passion for writing, soccer, education,
health or community, is encouraged.
A criminal background check is required.
Seasons:
 Fall: September 21st through November 10th
 Winter: January 18th or 25th through March 11th (indoor)
 Spring: April 18th through June 13th (end of school)
Benefits:
 Fulfill community service requirements.
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Impact the lives of “at risk” youth.
Work Site Locations & Hours:
Days/hours are flexible, but we require a minimum of 90 minutes, 2 times per week within the following
programming schedule:
School
Roxhill Elementary
Bailey Gatzert Elementary
Dunlap Elementary
Maple Elementary
TBD Elementary
Neighborhood
West Seattle/White Center
Yesler Terrace
Rainer Beach
Beacon Hill
TBD
Program Time
3:40 – 5:00 pm
2:50 – 5:00 pm
3:00 – 4:30 pm
3:40 – 5:10 pm
TBD
How to Apply:
 Apply at www.americascoresseattle.com go to the volunteer tab
 Sarah Peppers, Program Director, will conduct a short phone interview.
 Training/Orientation Required.