<div dir="ltr">A wonderful opportunity to spread the word and do good.<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">J'Noie Parker</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:jnoie@leaptheproject.com">jnoie@leaptheproject.com</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Apr 24, 2023 at 1:29 PM<br>Subject: Request for Student Volunteer Mentors for High School Students<br>To:  <<a href="mailto:tom.lutz@ucr.edu">tom.lutz@ucr.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr"><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">Hello Dr. Lutz, </p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px"><br></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request your assistance in finding student volunteer mentors for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in Creative Writing. As the Director of Outreach at <a href="https://www.leaptheproject.com/" target="_blank">Project LEAP</a>, I have been working with local high schools to provide career guidance and mentorship to students who are interested in pursuing higher education in their prospective fields.</p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px;min-height:15px"><br></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">This mentoring program is 100% virtual, making it more accessible and convenient for everyone involved. Peer mentors will be able to engage with high school students through a secure online platform, will gain access to the Project LEAP network for their own career aspirations, and will be permitted to participate in all expenses paid in person networking events throughout the year.</p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px;min-height:15px"><br></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">To ensure that these students receive the best possible guidance, we are seeking volunteer mentors who meet the following criteria:</p><ul><li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:9px;line-height:normal;font-family:Menlo"></span>A GPA of at least 2.8</li><li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:9px;line-height:normal;font-family:Menlo"></span>Completed 60 semester units</li><li style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:9px;line-height:normal;font-family:Menlo"></span>Interest in helping high school students along their career path in Creative Writing</li></ul><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px;min-height:15px"><br></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">Mentors play a crucial role in helping high school students make informed decisions about their future academic and career choices. As such, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about their field and who are willing to commit a small amount of time each month to help mentor these students. </p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px"><br></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px"><b>The time commitment required of mentors will be no more than 10 hours per month, and mentors will be able to choose their own schedule.</b></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px;min-height:15px"><br></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">If you know of any students who meet these criteria and who would be interested in volunteering as a mentor, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with them. They can submit their name and email <a href="https://www.leaptheproject.com/jointheteam" target="_blank">here</a> and our system will take them through the automated application process. I have also attached a brief infographic about us.</p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px;min-height:15px"><br></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing back from you soon.</p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px"><br></p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">Best Regards,</p><p style="font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";margin:0px">J'Noie Parker</p><div><br></div><span>-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><b><font face="georgia, serif">J'Noie Parker </font></b><div><font face="georgia, serif">Director of Programs, Outreach, and Aftercare Services</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif">p: (424) 571-2791</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif">e: <a href="mailto:jnoie@leaptheproject.com" target="_blank">jnoie@leaptheproject.com</a></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif"><a href="http://leaptheproject.com" target="_blank">leaptheproject.com</a></font></div><div><img width="200" height="74" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xh2XV0FeziDIzCIR73Cilvhyr8IU1DUO9cc_WnucatjEADvgKMK2tcXje01I-5R2NcyTiV8ys"><br></div><div><br></div><div>CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or private
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