Inspire | Educate | Connect
College Mentors for Kids, Inc., is an innovative non-profit that pairs first- through fifth- graders with a college student mentor on a college campus for weekly activities focused on higher education and career, culture and diversity and community service. The goal of College Mentors for Kids is to motivate children and communities to achieve their potential by fostering inspiration to transform lives, education to change attitudes, and connections to increase opportunities.
04/18/2022
Support College Mentors at Valpo by eating at McAllisters on 4/27! Simply order your food for dine-in, take out, or pick up and mention you are dining for College Mentors for Kids.
Please RSVP using the link in our bio- we NEED at least 20!
See you there:)
04/15/2022
VP of Fundraising application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHWI8FPQNAlhdP4SRxGIbeVHeScSvhN3wQMgjYeVGZdrzUtw/viewform
"Being the VP of fundraising is so rewarding! It gives you an experience of leadership while creating new ideas to raise money for an organization that benefits the kids in our community! I have been in charge of fundraising for two years and can say it's been exciting watching as this chapter learns and grows." - Jennifer (Our current VPF)
Apply now- applications close soon!
04/14/2022
Apply to be our next VP of Activity Planning here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScncptAAjhv2-C46FCrWs4TSfcWwz5rWySS-OPoQ2zUhu_5wQ/viewform
“My position as Vice President of Activity Planning has been so rewarding because I get to see the little buddies enjoying the activities I organized for them. This position helps you to become a leader and develop organizational skills because I also prepare the materials needed for activity throughout the week!" - Krista (current vp of activity planning)
Applications due ASAP:)
04/13/2022
Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhDfeJ40l5rKEt7uPQqZfPU9XMcZ7YtmvthlBd0vGTJ7nCQA/viewform
“I have been able to grow close with our little buddies and get to know others on campus better. This is a life changing experience and I highly recommend getting involved!” - Ellison (VPP)
“Being able to serve as VPP allowed me to work and grow with kids on a weekly basis. Being able to see all of their smiling faces right as they exited the bus truly made my day.” - Elena (VPP)
“This position is not the easiest and requires an enormous amount of time, but it allowed me to build new relationships with my mentors, the little buddies, and even their families. If I was given the opportunity to do it all over again, I would in a heartbeat!” - Demi (VPP)
04/12/2022
Apply to be our next VPE at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOKPaqnGocWP4Cs_LU1APyK02MFsqK9N1pQQ1QWflglONFJA/viewform
“I have been a mentor, an engagement manager, & am currently Vice President of engagement. Throughout each role I have grown my leadership skills and my passion for giving back to the community. As VPE I work on recruiting and promoting College Mentors around campus and on social media. Being on Eboard has been very rewarding and a great support system. I recommend applying to anyone interested!” - Anna (our current VPE)
Applications due ASAP!
04/11/2022
Apply to be our next chapter President at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVrajHcCbifqr2Ohm_ZkHla6nEMkdLnQu6lIq3XV6MfM39Tw/viewform
"Being President of College Mentors for Kids has been very rewarding by running a strong community service based organization that benefits many children around the Valparaiso area. I meet with our Chapter Advisors from Nationals, oversee the organization, and find ways to improve on our recruitment efforts!" - Tabitha (our current president)
Applications due ASAP!
04/11/2022
Happy Monday!
We are currently accepting eboard applications for 2022-2023. Throughout the week we will be posting descriptions of each position along with the link to apply!
Everyone is encouraged to apply no matter your current involvement in the program:)
03/11/2022
Helping kids, changing lives.
Valpo’s chapter of College Mentors for Kids is looking for students enthusiastic about making a difference in their community! We have various executive positions open.
Apply today!
02/02/2022
Use this snowy day to apply to be a mentor! Dm us if you have any questions:)
01/20/2022
Thank you to our Treasurer Ben for helping recruit new mentors at our Activity Fair today! If you weren’t able to stop by, you can click the link in our bio to apply to be a mentor!
10/28/2021
First activity of the week is complete! Thank you to for having the Trunk or Treat!! It was a spooky fun time for our little buddies🎃
04/28/2020
Congratulations Emily Friedman!! So thankful for your leadership!! 💚
Last week, we announced our Chapter Awards winners, and this week we want to share our honorable mentions. These chapters and folks also went above and beyond this year and deserve a huge shout out! Thank you for all that you’ve done and continue to do as we finish up this school year.