MIND: Mentoring, Inspiring and Nurturing Differences
Would you like to meet other students with learning differences?
Would you like to learn how to advocate for yourself in school?
Would you like to be a mentor in our community?
ABOUT MIND: PC READS’ Youth Program.
MIND holds several events during the school year including both social activities and educational programs, including our popular Self-Advocacy Workshop each fall. MIND programming is open to all Park City area students in grades K-12 with learning differences who would like to participate. If you are curious whether your student would benefit from attending MIND Programs, please reach out to us.
Students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to apply to become MIND Mentors (more below!).
Our 2023-2024 MIND Student Chairs are Keely Fisher & Elsa Futch. Read more about them below.
BECOME A MIND MENTOR!
Mind Mentors are students in grades 8-12 who would like to be role models for younger students with learning differences and help run MIND programs throughout the year. MIND Mentors must have strong self-advocacy skills and be comfortable speaking with others about their own learning difference(s). Selected MIND Mentors must participate in an orientation session and complete a MIND Mentor Agreement outlining guidelines and expectations. Volunteer hours for school can be earned.
Application period for the 2024-2025 school year will open in August.
Meet a Few of Our MIND Youth Program Mentors
Mentor Qualifications
Students in grades 8-12 with learning difference
Students in grades 8 & 9 must have prior MIND experience*
Comfortable speaking with others about your learning difference
Strong self-advocacy skills
*Students in grades 8 & 9 without prior MIND experience can be considered for a mentor position after attending two MIND events.
Mentor Requirements
Attend 2-3 training sessions
Assist with MIND event preparation
Plan MIND event ice-breakers
Attend all MIND events (if possible)
Prepare “your story” to share with others
Be willing to volunteer at other PC READS Events & during Live PC Give PC
Watch our past MIND Co-Chair, Antionette Gentempo, give her Park City TedxYouth talk.