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Community-Based Organization (CBO) or NonprofitCityStateOpportunity and Action ItemWebsite/Volunteer Link
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100 Black Men nationwidenationwideContact your local chapter and get trained to be a mentor at one of their annual conferences or regional training workshopshttps://100blackmen.org/
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10000 DegreesSan RafaelCaliforniaServe as a volunteer with Marin County public school students in schools, homework centers and community programshttps://www.10000degrees.org/join-us/volunteer/
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826 NationalnationwidenationwideContact your local chapter and become an after-school tutor, run a workshop, volunteer in a school or for a field trip to 826, or volunteer for the annual fall Personal Statement Weekendhttps://826national.org/
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A Better ChancenationwidenationwideIdentify your local chapter and donate a professional service, participate in Annual Interview Day, serve as a speaker and participate in scholar events throughout the yearhttps://www.abetterchance.org/support/ways-to-give/volunteer
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Access OpportunityBoulderColoradoVolunteer for tech support, office admin, translation services (Spanish and Vietnamese).​ Sharing your experiences with our students through panel and other speaking opportunities. ​Developing our students' careers through informational interviews, job shadowing, resume review, interview prep, and more.​​​https://www.accessopportunity.org/volunteer
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AchieveSan FranciscoCaliforniaEmail lperez@achieveprogram.org to see if you can help support their College Counseling program for students at four school siteshttps://achieveprogram.org/contact-us/
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achieveMPLSMinneapolisMinnesotaVolunteer for one of their Career Exploration events and share what you know, help students practice their job interview skills, and/or employ one of their internshttps://www.achievempls.org/
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Achievement Institute of Scientific Studies (AISS)Santa AnaCaliforniaBecome a mentor or be a guest speaker if you have STEM experience. Email info@AISSFoundation.com and tell them a bit about yourself and what you might like to do.https://www.aissfoundation.com/get_involved
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After School MattersChicagoIllinoisTheir individual volunteer program is paused right now due to COVID, but you can still attend a virtual event, host a Facebook birthday celebration, and/or attend and share weekly virtual concerts and workshopshttps://www.afterschoolmatters.org/support-us/volunteer/
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AGUILAPhoenixArizonaFill out a quick form and learn more about supporting their cultural understanding-based model to college and career readinesshttp://www.aguilayouth.org/volunteerforaguila
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Al Wooten Jr. Youth CenterLos AngelesCaliforniaSubmit an application to tutor a student one-on-one in Language Arts or Math, serve as Guest Mentor for College and Career Day, or help with administrative taskshttps://www.wootencenter.org/volunteerform
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Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA Scholars)Washington D.CBecome a mentor or volunteer to read scholarship applicationshttps://apiascholars.org/support/volunteer/
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Barrio Logan College InstituteSan DiegoCaliforniaEmail volunteer@blci.org and learn more about becoming a tutor, mentor or speakerhttps://blci.org/help-get-involved/
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Beyond 12OaklandCaliforniaWork at a high school, university or CBO? Reach out to learn more about a possible partnershiphttps://beyond12.org/get-involved/
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Bottom LineNew York/Boston/ChicagoNew York/Massachusetts, IllinoisBecome a Go Far volunteer and help with mock/informational interviews, host an event, hire a student or run a marathonhttps://www.bottomline.org/content/volunteer-registration-form
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Boys and Girls Club nationwidenationwideTutor a student, provide college access support, coach a game, teach an art project - lots of opportunities!https://www.bgca.org/get-involved/volunteer
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Breakthrough CollaborativenationwidenationwideReach out to your local affiliate and tutor a middle schooler, volunteer in a summer program, and/or volunteer for special school eventshttps://www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/volunteer/
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Bridges Project for EducationTaosNew MexicoEmail info@bridgesproject.org to learn more about how to promote higher education in Taos Countyhttp://bridgesproject.org/about-us/
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Bright ProspectPomona CaliforniaFill out a quick form to learn more about the volunteer opportunities which include meeting high school/college students and telling your story, answering professional/career questions, mentoring and reviewing college application essayshttps://brightprospect.org/volunteer/
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Capital Partners for EducationWashington D.C.Commit to supporting a mentee for one year by connecting one-on-one, attending CPE events and participate in ongoing training workshopshttps://www.cpfe.org/become-a-mentor/
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Chicago ScholarsChicagoIllinoisApply to become a mentor and partner with a high school senior for two years (through their freshman year of college)https://chicagoscholars.tfaforms.net/390695
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College Advising CorpsChapel HillNorth CarolinaBecome a paid advisor if you are a recent graduate from one of their 24 partner institutionshttps://advisingcorps.org/become-an-adviser/
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College Connect RhinebeckNew YorkProvide college counseling support to students in Rhinebeck and Red Hook school districtshttps://www.cultureconnectrbk.org/volunteer
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College Consultants CareWake ForestNorth CarolinaFill out the IEC contact form and learn how you can volunteer with students diagnosed with cancer or have a parent diagnosed with cancerhttps://collegeconsultantscare.org/contact/
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College ForwardAustinTexasLearn more about becoming a partner, helping to scale their program to reach more low-income and/or first gen studentshttps://collegeforward.org/partners/
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College HorizonsPena BlancaNew MexicoBecome an expert educator for a summer program supporting Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students. Note that volunteers are selected by invitation only or referral through the College Horizons network of students, alumni, parents, college partners, and previous volunteershttps://collegehorizons.org/about/volunteers/
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College Spark WashingtonSeattleWashingtonFill out their quick contact form and see how you might help support their high school and college success programs, or their scholarship clearinghousehttps://collegespark.org/about-us/contact-us/
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College Success FoundationSeattle/Washington D.C.Fill out a quick email form to learn more about serving as an application reader, event volunteer or sharing personal development, education and career expertisehttps://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/contact/?region=general&general-subjects=volunteering
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College TracknationwidenationwideVolunteer at one of 12 centers as a tutor, case manager, college advisor, workshop instructor or guest host/presenterhttps://collegetrack.org/join-the-movement/volunteers/
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CollegeTracks Silver SpringMarylandServe as a college access or test prep volunteer with students from Montgomery Countyhttps://www.collegetracksusa.org/get-involved/
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Cooperman College Scholars NewarkNew JerseySend an email to apply@coopermanscholars.org and find out how you can help support their scholarshttps://coopermanscholars.org/
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Council of African American ParentsDiamond BarCaliforniaEmail info@councilofafricanamericanparents.org or send in a form to see how you can support their Junior/Senior workshopshttps://councilofafricanamericanparents.org/contact-us/
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Denver Scholarship FoundationDenverColoradoCheck the website for periodic volunteer opportunity postings, in addition to special roles open for DSF alumnihttps://denverscholarship.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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Don Bosco ScholarsPort ChesterNew YorkFill out the contact form and let the community center know how you might like to support their college access programhttp://www.donboscocenter.org/contact-us/
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Durham Children's Initiative (in conjunction with Partners for Youth Opportunity)DurhamNorth CarolinaPartner with this cradle-to-college program in any number of ways, from event support to longer term relationshipshttps://dci-nc.org/volunteer/
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Education WorksPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaJoin the Young Friends Network of EW and help with education and career readiness programming. Email Kristina Palmer at KPalmer@educationworks.org with “Young Friends Network” in the subject linehttps://educationworks.org/young-friends-network/
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Emily K Center DurhamNorth CarolinaVolunteer as a general or subject-specific tutor, or volunteer for a special event or projecthttps://www.emilyk.org/volunteer
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Families in SchoolsLos AngelesCaliforniaReach out to see if you can help support their Transition to College programminghttps://www.familiesinschools.org/take-action/
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Florida College Access NetworkstatewideFloridaListen to this podcast about previous volunteer opportunities and find out how you can engagehttp://floridacollegeaccess.org/initiatives/ep-05-volunteers/
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Foundation for a College EducationEast Palo AltoCaliforniaBecome an academic tutor, college mentor or senior advisor, all with varying levels of time commitmenthttps://collegefoundation.org/volunteer/
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Fulfillment FundLos AngelesCaliforniaEmail ccrone@fulfillment.org about volunteering at an eventhttps://fulfillment.org/contact-us/
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Future 5StamfordConnecticutFill out an application to become a tutor, college coach, job prep coach, game plan coach, or community service coach. So many options!https://futurefive.org/volunteer/
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Future FoundationAtlantaGeorgiaFill out a quick form to join their Second Family Network and learn more about the volunteer opportunities to support Atlanta youthhttps://future-foundation.com/contact-us/
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Genesys WorksnationwidenationwideFill out a quick form to learn more about becoming a career mentor, providing interview and resume feedback, or supporting a local event. Or help them bring Genesys Works to your city!https://genesysworks.org/volunteer-with-us/
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Get 2 CollegeJackson, Southaven, Ocean SpringsMississippiCall one of their three locations and find out how you can support a Mississippi student with college planning and financial aid counselhttps://get2college.org/contact-us
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Global KidsNew YorkNew YorkEmail amanda@globalkids.org and let her know you'd like to volunteer with their college application programhttps://globalkids.org/volunteer/
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Green Halo Scholars ChicagoIllinoisEmail info@greenhaloscholars.org and find out how you can help work directly with high schools throughout the western suburbs of Chicagohttps://www.greenhaloscholars.org/donate
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Harlem Educational Activities FundNew YorkNew YorkRead up on their volunteer initiatives and choose from serving as a Writing Workshop volunteer, helping out on College Decision Day or at the Dream Big Summit, or sign on for a longer term rolehttps://heaf.org/volunteer/
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HighSightChicagoIllinoisBecome a tutor and focus on study habits, organizational skills and test prep while helping students with their homeworkhttps://www.highsight.org/help/
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Hispanic Scholarship FundLos AngelesCaliforniaBecome a Certified Essay Reader and help identify HSF Scholars. Share your interest at scholarshipadmin@hsf.net to learn morehttps://www.hsf.net/ways-to-volunteer
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I Have A Dream FoundationLos AngelesCaliforniaApply to tutor, mentor and/or read with students from Boyle Heights, Watts & Inglewood. The org provides a volunteer orientation session on sitehttps://www.ihadla.org/volunteer-application/
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iMentornationwidenationwideApply to become a mentor, attend a virtual orientation and become a personal champion for a college-bound student in New York, Chicago, Bay Area or Baltimorehttps://imentor.org/get-involved/become-a-mentor
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Jack Kent Cooke FoundationLandsdowneVirginiaSign up for their newsletter and get notified of opportunities to read scholarship applicationshttps://apply.jkcf.org/register/newsletter
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Kaplan Educational Foundation New YorkNew YorkReach out to see how you can help support low-income Black, Latino and Native American students interested in transferring from 2-yr CUNY schools to 4-yr institutionshttp://www.kaplanedfoundation.org/about-us/contact-us
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Kenwood Academy BrotherhoodChicagoIllinoisSupport teen males on their way to becoming leaders for their families and communitieshttps://kenwoodbrotherhood.com/volunteer/
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Let's Get ReadyNew York and BostonNew York and MassachusettsMentor students as a College Access Coach - they accept college students for paid roles as well. If you are from a CBO, email partnership@letsgetready.org about building a partnershiphttps://letsgetready.org/contact-us/
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LINK Unlimited ScholarsChicagoIllinoisLearn more about becoming a mentor to support a student as they go through the fellowship programhttps://linkunlimited.org/be-a-mentor/
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Long Island Scholars Glen CoveNew YorkReach out to find out how you can help support public school students in Nassau and Suffolk Countieshttps://www.longislandscholars.org/donate
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Making Waves Foundation + AcademyRichmondCaliforniaEmail eyabar@mwacademy.org and learn how you can volunteer at the Academy as a Career Day panelist, serve as a Spanish/English translator, make costumes, collect/send materials for classrooms, and more!https://www.makingwavesacademy.org/careers/volunteer
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Minds MatternationwidenationwideStart by finding a nearby chapter and then volunteer as an instructor or mentor or take on a leadership role, leading a pod or serving as a mentor/instruction leadhttps://www.mindsmatter.org/chapters/
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Mission GraduatesSan FranciscoCaliforniaAttend a volunteer info session and learn more about working as a writing partner, college research coach, or tutor. You can also lead a career workshop or become a Latina Tech mentorhttps://www.missiongraduates.org/volunteer/individuals/
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Monster Education FoundationSkokieIllinoisPartner with a middle school scholar while they work on their service project or volunteer for a one day eventhttps://www.monstereducationfoundation.org/get-involved
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Next One Up Foundation BaltimoreMarylandSubmit a volunteer form and contact shel@nextoneup.org to learn more the opportunitieshttps://nextoneup.org/get-involved#volunteer
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OneGoalnationwidenationwideBring OneGoal to your high school or become a post-secondary partnerhttps://www.onegoalgraduation.org/join-us/
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Onward ScholarsLos AngelesCaliforniaContact one of the four high school sites and see how you can help support their scholarshttps://www.onwardscholars.org/
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Program for Acceleration in Careers of Engineering (PACE) LincroftNew JerseyBecome a staff volunteer and mentor students, plan and execute college tours, help run math and science events and morehttp://pace-monmouth.org/programinfo/join.aspx
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Palouse PathwaysMoscowIdahoHave ideas about how to engage students from Class of '20 who put off college and career decisions? Share them with Peggy!https://www.palousepathways.org/
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Paterson Youth Council PatersonNew JerseyFind out how you can get involved with one of their comprehensive Teen Centers in four area high schools or support one of their afterschool programshttps://www.njcdc.org/contact/
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Peer Forward (formerly College Summit)Washington D.CLead a workshop, volunteer as a writing or college coach, or get your company involved in a corporate partnershiphttps://www.peerforward.org/volunteermentoringprograms/
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PEP ProgramSummitNew JerseyBecome a partner with Summit public school middle and high schoolers and support their after school and summer programminghttps://www.pepprogramnj.org/become-a-pep-partner/
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Philadelphia FuturesPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaTake a look at all of the volunteer opportunities, from mock interviewing and hosting career day sessions, to leading a workshop or serving as a remote writing coachhttps://philadelphiafutures.org/volunteer-opportunities/
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Posse FoundationnationwidenationwideServe as a writing coach, resume coach, career coach, or as a Dynamic Assessment Process Observer helping to recruit new Scholars. Find the Posse site nearest you and send an email indicating how you found out about Posse, which volunteer opportunity you’re interested in, your full mailing address and phone numberhttps://www.possefoundation.org/partner-with-us/volunteer
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Rise DCWashington D.CCheck in about in-kind donations that might be helpful to support their studentshttps://risedc.org/contact
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Rotary ClubnationwidenationwideReach out to your local club and see if you can get involved with their leadership award or scholarship programshttps://www.rotary.org/en
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ScholarMatchSan FranciscoCaliforniaVolunteer as a College or Career Coach. As a Career Coach, you can match with a student for one season, or be available for one-off questions and support on an ongoing basishttps://scholarmatch.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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Schuler Scholar ProgramLake ForestIllinois
Contact Teddy Williams at theodorew@schulerprogram.org and learn about how to become a College Connection Coach, Career Mentor, or Internship provider
https://www.schulerprogram.org/join-us/mentors
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SEEDSNewarkNew JerseyLead mock admissions interviews for middle and high schoolers preparing for the application process, volunteer at events, or provide breakfast for Saturday sessionshttps://seedsaccess.org/volunteer-with-seeds/
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Share Your Love FoundationBoston MassachusettsFill out a quick form and find out how you can help support first-gen Brazilian students through their Inspire Aspire Youth Program. If you have speak Portuguese and/or have experience working with undocumented students, this could be a great fithttps://www.shareyourlovefoundation.org/get-involved
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She CanMill ValleyCaliforniaBecome a mentor and work with high achieving, low-income young women from Cambodia, Liberia and Rwanda to help them win a U.S. college scholarship, succeed on campus, and launch a leadership career. Note that this opportunity includes a financial commitmenthttps://www.shecan.global/become-a-mentor.html
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Starfish InitiativeIndianapolisIndianaServe as a mentor and career coach and help students stay on track to high school graduation and prepare for college by working on resumes, professional emails, and strong time management and organizational skillshttps://www.starfishinitiative.org/be-a-mentor
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Steppingstone ScholarsPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaMentor or tutor underserved students in 6th-12th grade living in Philadelphiahttps://www.steppingstonescholars.org/mentor-tutor/
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Stockton ScholarsStocktonCaliforniaMatch with a student interested in your career/professional background and meet with them 2x/monthhttps://www.stocktonscholars.org/mentorship-program/
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Strive for College/uStrivenationwidenationwideBecome a Strive Corporate Partner and all of your employees can serve as mentorshttps://www.striveforcollege.org/mentors.html
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Students Rising AboveSan FranciscoCaliforniaFill out the volunteer application and indicate whether you'd like to be a event volunteer, edit resumes and/or essays, or serve as a career mentorhttps://studentsrisingabove.org/volunteer-application/
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Take Stock in Childrenthroughout FloridaFloridaDonate up to one hour a week as a Take Stock Mentor, supporting a Florida public school student in this wrap around program for middle school through to post-secondary completionhttps://www.takestockinchildren.org/mentors/
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TEAK FellowshipNew YorkNew YorkVolunteer with college students to provide professional development, industry experience and job searching tipshttps://teakfellowship.org/get-involved/
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Teen SharpWilmington/CamdenDelaware/New JerseyEmail info@teensharp.org and become a tutor, mentor, guest speaker or skills-based volunteer. If you have other ideas, they'd like to hear them!https://www.teensharp.org/make-a-difference/
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The Dream US Washington D.CSupport DREAMers on their path to college through various roles posted periodically, including serving as a National Selection Committee Memberhttps://www.thedream.us/get-involved/volunteer/
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The Brotherhood/Sister SolNew YorkNew YorkFill out a form to indicate your volunteer interests and timing - you can meet monthly, seasonally, have a student shadow you at the office, and/or mentor a student through career explorationhttps://brotherhood-sistersol.org/support/volunteer/
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The Jesse Kolber FoundationArmonk New YorkEmail contact@jessekolberfoundation.org and find out how you can support their program aside from the monetary option to sponsor a studenthttps://www.jessekolberfoundation.org/
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The Opportunity NetworkNew YorkNew YorkJoin a Speed Networking event, match with a Fellow for a Resume or Mock Interview Workshop, or apply to be a College Essay Coachhttps://opportunitynetwork.org/volunteer/
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Thrive Scholars (formerly SCS Noonan Scholars)Boston and Los AngelesMassachusetts and CaliforniaMentor a scholar, help them develop strategies for college success and expose them to career possibilitieshttps://www.thrivescholars.org/get-involved/mentor/
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Tutor Corps/Guadalupe CenterImmokaleeFloridaLearn more about volunteer opportunities by taking a brief online surveyhttp://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eeixhjhfj6w6rww6/_tmp/greeting
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uAspireOaklandCaliforniaAttend a virtual event and reach out to share your financial aid expertisehttps://www.uaspire.org/News-Events?filter=event
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Uncommon GoodClaremontCaliforniaIf you live in the Pomona Valley, be an in-person mentor, or tutor an academic subject remotelyhttps://uncommongood.org/volunteer/
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Waukegan To CollegeWaukegan IllinoisApply to be an essay coach, tutor, mentor, graduation coach or office angelhttps://www.waukegantocollege.org/volunteer/
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Write GirlLos AngelesCaliforniaIf you are an LA based writer of any sort who identifies as female or non-binary, mentor and inspire a teen on their path to college. They can also use help with events, public relations, fundraising and partnershipshttps://www.writegirl.org/become-a-volunteer
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YMCA Black AchieversLouisvilleKentuckyMentor and guide high schoolers on their path to collegehttps://www.ymcalouisville.org/chestnut/kids-and-teens/black-achievers.html