VTSU Castleton MT Summer Mentor

This position is part of the Vermont Rural Learning Collective (VRLC). VRLC is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members at educational non-profit Host Sites in Vermont's most rural communities. VRLC members support their Host Site's ability to deliver educational programming and services to rural and underserved learners of all ages by creating and facilitating educational programs on a variety of topics, recruiting and engaging volunteers, assisting with Host Site advertising and marketing, and more. VRLC members will also contribute to their Host Site's conservation efforts and food security efforts through tasks such as trail maintenance, maintaining community gardens, harvesting crops, and coordinating food drop-offs. VRLC is a learn-by-doing program that supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through personalized direct service experiences and ongoing training, networking, and professional development opportunities offered throughout the service year. Upward Bound at Vermont State University-Castleton is committed to providing modest-income, first-generation college-bound students with the academic background, college preparatory experiences, and support needed to succeed in college immediately after high school. Upward Bound students spend six weeks of their summer on the campus of VTSU-Castleton. During these six weeks students complete four hours of college preparatory course work every morning, three hours of volunteer service in our community each afternoon, and spend evenings engaged in a variety of activities designed to expand their educational opportunities and promote cultural and inter-personal growth in order to further prepare them for post-secondary education.

Member Duties :

In collaboration with Upward Bound Directors, the TRIO Residential Mentor will provide leadership in creating and maintaining a high-quality living and learning experience designed to educate, challenge, and develop first-generation, low-income high school students who are attending an Upward Bound summer residential program on the VTSU campuses. The TRIO Residential Mentor establishes and maintains a positive and safe residence hall atmosphere that is sensitive to the needs of TRIO students, particularly those overcoming obstacles due to being rural, first-generation college students, or low-income. The TRIO Residential Mentor will communicate and maintain program expectations and guidelines, and be part of the team that supports the summer program outcomes.

Program Benefits :

Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms :

Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Education , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :

Team Work , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Youth Development , Education , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Writing/Editing .

SUMMARY Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National Program VTSU Castleton MT Summer Mentor Program Start/End Date 06/15/2026 - 08/07/2026 Work Schedule Summer Education level Some college

Age Requirement Minimum:

17

Maximum:

None Program Locations VERMONT Accepting Applications From 03/09/2026 To 05/19/2026 Contact Jen Jones 1001 College Rd Lyndonville

VT 05851 8024681315

jen.jones@vermontstate.edu leapinthenek.com Listing ID 128835