Volunteer with CFSN!

Volunteer mentors are the foundation of our organization. After completing our 90-minute mentor training, and a 2-hour Mentoring for Equity Workshop, mentors are paired with a student at one of our 12 locations. Mentors are currently virtual only, and are given all the resources they’ll need to run a successful session with their student. Sessions include a virtual read aloud together, an online literacy activity, and lots of time to build relationships with their students. Mentoring sessions will be 30 - 45 minutes long and include 4 parts - energize and goal setting, reading a book, literacy activity, and closing and reflection. Our experienced staff are present the entire session in case a mentor has a question or needs some assistance. We will run a background check for every volunteer.

As a volunteer we will ask you to...

  • Encourage students with positive words.

  • Be a supportive advocate for our students.

  • Encourage students to challenge themselves and enjoy learning.

  • Communicate how the session went with a simple feedback form.

  • Start and end on time.

If you think you’re ready to start the process of becoming a mentor with CFSN, the first step is to check out the different ways to volunteer with CFSN below, and then sign up whichever one fits your interests best! Our Team will be in contact with you shortly to get you started in the process.

We hope you’ll join us in this amazing journey of learning and literacy success!

VIRTUAL LITERACY MENTOR

Recruiting Virtual Literacy Mentors!

Our Mentor Family is the foundation of our organization. Our team works closely alongside you to ensure that we support the bright futures of our students. The Center for Success Network is looking for people who love children and have a willingness to share time and joy with our staff and students as a virtual literacy mentor.

Requirements: 

  • 90 Minute Virtual Training Session

  • 2-hour virtual Mentoring for Equity workshop 

  • Minimum commitment of one session weekly through the full program year OR a few hours monthly as a substitute mentor

  • Service commitment through the entire Academic School Year (October- May)

  • A Background Check

    • High School Juniors and Seniors are also eligible to become mentors, but must have 2 non-family references

Sessions are literacy focused and include time to build relationships with their students. Mentoring sessions will be 30 - 45 minutes long and include 4 parts - energize and goal setting, reading a book, literacy activity, and closing and reflection. Our experienced staff are present the entire session in case a mentor has a question or needs some assistance. 


If you're interested in becoming a virtual mentor, please click the button below and complete the form!

 

IN-PERSON LITERACY MENTOR

Looking for In-Person Literacy Mentors!

Our Mentor Family is the foundation of our organization. Our team works closely alongside you to ensure that we support the bright futures of our students. The Center for Success Network is looking for people who love children and have a willingness to share time and joy with our staff and students as an IN-PERSON LITERACY MENTOR.

Requirements: 

  • 2-hour In-Person Training Session

  • 2-hour Mentoring for Equity workshop 

  • Minimum service of 1 hour a week, late afternoon, at a Detroit or Pontiac Location

  • Service commitment through the entire Academic School Year 

  • A Background Check 

    • High School Juniors and Seniors are also eligible to become mentors, but must have 2 non family references

Mentoring Experience: 

We will provide resources and guides for these mentoring sessions. Sessions include icebreaker/energizer, goal setting and reflection, reading time, customized literacy activities, and time to grow your relationship and bond with your mentee.  Homework assistance is included on an as needed basis as time allows.  Our experienced staff will be on site the entire session in case you have questions or need assistance.

If you think you’re ready to start the process of becoming a mentor with CFSN, the first step is to click the button below and sign up!

 

Classroom Volunteer (In-Person)

Looking for In-Person Classroom Volunteers!

We value our family of volunteers to support various aspects of CFSN programs and events.  Our Team is looking for classroom volunteers to support in-person activities in our Detroit and/or Pontiac location.  If you love children and have a willingness to share time and joy with our staff and students, we'd love to hear from you! 

Requirements: 

  • Background Check (Volunteers over the age of 18)

  • 2 Non-Family references (Volunteers under the age of 18)

  • Minimum Service 1 day a week (M-Th); 2.5 hours (4:00-6:30 pm) 

Sample Tasks:

Greet and receive students and in-person mentors, snack service, classroom tidying, support enrichment programming, mild tech support, community outreach, and other tasks as necessary.

If you're interested in becoming a classroom volunteer, please click the button below and complete the form!

 
 

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at volunteer@center4success.org.