Become a Mentor
Help create a culture of excellence
Young Women in Science creates a culture of excellence by inviting groundbreaking professionals to share their expertise and life lessons with youth. These women encourage both the mentors and girls to strive to be their best self. Each program element reinforces that message and strengthens identity; builds intellectual and social skills; and engages mentors in service to others. Written into YWiS’ DNA is a thirst for learning. Mentors encounter these qualities is all the STEM women, they encourage it in the girls, and in the process, strengthen these qualities in themselves.
Mentor Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Young Women Grades 7-12
Young Women in Science employs young women to assist at our Girls Science Clubs. Female-identifying students in grades 9-12 may apply to be a Mentor and are compensated by stipend, community service credits, or a combination of both. Junior mentor positions are available for students in grades 7-8.
Why be a Girl’s Science Club mentor?
Gain science knowledge and exposure to a wide range of STEM fields and professionals
Develop leadership, public speaking, and collaboration skills
Build your resume and learn to showcase your strengths for career and academic advancement
Establish strong connections with peers and with the Flying Cloud Cloud Institute
What will be expected of me as a mentor?
Girls Science Clubs meet once a week after school from 3:00 to 5:30 pm in Great Barrington, Lee, Sheffield, and Pittsfield. Young women mentors work with women STEM specialists. They will participate in experiments and activities while helping to lead labs and facilitate communication between the younger club participants (grades 3-6) and women STEM Professionals. Mentors are expected to treat their position as a work obligation: be punctual, maintain prompt communication with the mentor coordinator, and follow the teaching philosophy of the Flying Cloud Institute.
What will I gain from this experience?
Throughout the academic year, we offer free trainings for young women mentors committed to individual growth and community stewardship. It is mandatory that mentors attend at least two training sessions. These trainings aim to build necessary skills for mentorship and help to build overall content knowledge on subjects ranging from career and academic preparedness to issues surrounding social justice. Additionally, trainings build leadership, group management, and goal-setting skills.
Interested in becoming a mentor? Apply by following these steps:
Ask two of your current or previous science or math teachers to be your references
Consult with your parents/guardians about the logistics – Do you have time/ availability in your schedule to commit to Girls Science Club? Will you have transportation to and from club? What do you want to gain from your experience being a mentor?
Contact Flying Cloud with any questions you have at admin@flyingcloudinstitute.org or (413) 645-3058
Click on the “apply now” button below to fill out an submit your application
Print the “parent/guardian permission form” pdf below and bring signed copy to the mentor coordinator on the first day of club. (If you don’t have access to a printer, please contact Flying Cloud to have us print a copy for you)