Sea Potential Program Mentor Application

Sea Potential Program Mentor Application
Paid opportunity to be a mentor for Sea Potential youth program(s)! Please review our Mission and the compensation information below then complete the application to be considered. No maritime expereince necessary!

This year we are able to provide mentors with a stipend upon program completion. The stipend amounts vary by program as following:
- Aquabilities = $900
- Between the Tides = $1,350
- Get Into It: Maritime! = $1,275
All program descriptions and dates/times can be found through our website. Please click this link to review them https://www.letsseapotential.com/programs/

Mission: Sea Potential bridges generations to expand ocean justice in community. We operate at the intersection of community engagement and industry transformation. Through youth and community programs, we cultivate heart-based connections to marine ecosystems and careers by curating interactive exposure opportunities and elevating diverse water-based cultures and perspectives. In parallel, our consulting services support maritime organizations in creating inclusive, equity-driven workplace cultures that promote innovation and reflect the diverse futures of the industry.

Sea Potential is currently seeking Program Mentors to support our various maritime programs with BIPOC youth throughout the year.

*BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, People of Color*
- Programming Objectives:
  - Build comfortability around water, creating a supportive and safe space for participants to develop confidence in a maritime environment.
  - Create a dedicated forum for career professionals to narrate their personal stories and career journeys.
  - Expose youth to various careers and landscapes.
  - Increase awareness of recreational opportunities.
  - Practice observation skills in natural coastal environments and workplace environments.
  - Discuss how environmental justice intersects with ocean health and community access.
  - Engage with a variety of tools for creative expression and self reflection.
  - Provide resources and connections to subsequent exposure, engagement, and employment opportunities following the program.
  Roles and Responsibilities:
  - Being a positive role model to youth by encouraging them to reach their full potential, demonstrating how to navigate challenges and make responsible decisions, and modeling reciprocal relationships with our human and non-human community.
  - Please review the definitions of Sea Potential Values of Curiosity, Authenticity, Community, and Growth for more about our philosophy.
  - Guiding program conversations and group dynamics to foster positive and nurturing experiences
  - Review and support program objectives
  - Read and abide by Sea Potential protocols and youth engagement guidelines
  - Support Sea Potential staff in facilitating games and activities
  - Support the daily operations of the program, including helping to keep track of time and adhere to program schedule
  - Participating in program debrief sessions to provide feedback on things that went well, concerns, areas for improvement, etc.
  - Helping to set-up and clean-up
- I have read the Roles and Responsibilities and agree with the statement above.
- Time Commitment:
  - 5 - 9 hours per program day (varies by program)
  - 6 - 8 program days per program
  - Sea Potential prefers Program Mentors to consistently attend all days of a program, but recognize this is not always possible. There will be a space for you to specify your availability for programs/program days below.
- Preferred Name*
  How should we address you?
- Legal Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Pronouns *
  (Ex: she/her, he/him, they/them, etc)
- Date of Birth *
  
  MonthDayYear
  What's your birthday?
- Aquabilities (2:30pm-6:00pm, Every Wednesday 5/14-6/18)Between the Tides (10:00am-3:30pm, Everyday 7/21 - 7/26)Get Into It!: Maritime (11:00am-3:00pm, Every Saturday 10/18 - 12/6)I'm unable to commit to either of these programs, but I'm interested in being considered for this role for future Sea Potential Programs.
- All program descriptions can be found through our website. Please click this link to review them https://www.letsseapotential.com/programs/
- We may be able to accommodate a few program day absence needs; do you have any schedule conflicts for the programs you selected above, including the need to miss a full or partial program day? *
  Type N/A if none
- If you're not available for the programs listed above, but are interested in being a Program Mentor for future programs, please provide a summary of your usual availability (days of week, times of day).
- YesNo, I would like to volunteer my time and decline payment.
- I acknowledge the information stated above and will provide a W9 by the start of the program.
- Social MediaFriend/FamilyPast ParticipantWeb SearchPoster/FlierOther
- What do you hope to learn and gain from mentoring in a Sea Potential program?*
- How would you describe your relationship with and connection to water? *
- What is your experience mentoring and/or facilitating programming for BIPOC youth?*
- What is your maritime and marine science experience, if any? *
- Do you have any special skills, qualifications, certifications, knowledge, or experiences you want us to know about (including advanced medical training)? Please list/describe below.*
- For youth safety, we background check all mentors and staff for Sea Potential programs. Do you agree to completing a background check that Sea Potential will pay for? We will send you an application and the service provider will need the following information in order to conduct a background check:
  - Full name (including any aliases or maiden names)
  - Date of birth
  - Social Security number (or equivalent national identification number)
  - Current address
  - Previous addresses (for a certain period, usually around 7-10 years)
  - Employment history (including company names, positions held, and dates of employment)
  - Educational background (schools attended, degrees earned, etc.)
  - Any professional licenses or certifications held
  - Criminal history (if applicable)
- I acknowledge the information stated above and will comply with a background check
- Demographic Information
  
  Demographic questions are gathered for grant reporting purposes but all responses to your questionnaire will be kept confidential. Please answer to the degree of your personal comfortability and select "Prefer not to answer" for any questions you'd like to skip.
- YesNo
- Thank you for your interest in supporting Sea Potential, however we are specifically looking for Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) mentors at the time.
  
  If you believe there's been a mistake, please email info@letsseapotential.com for support.
- BlackAfricanAmerican Indigenous or NativeAsianPacific IslanderLatine/LatinxHispanicMiddle EasternWhite or CaucasianMixed RacePrefer not to answerOther (please specify below!)
- Thank you for your interest in supporting Sea Potential, however we are specifically looking for Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) mentors at the time.
  
  If you believe there's been a mistake, please email info@letsseapotential.com for support.
- YesNoPrefer not to answer
- EnglishAmharicArabicChineseKhmerKoreanPunjabiRussianSomaliSpanishTagalogTigrinyaUkrainanVietnameseOther
- Country of Origin (your answers are confidential, and we will not ask about immigration status)
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Phone Number*
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- YesNo
- Primary Residence Address*
  
  Street Name & House Number
  
  Apartment or Unit #
  
  CityState
  
  Zip Code
- Current Occupatoin or School (if applicable):*
  Write N/A if needed
- Accessibility
- Do you have any safety or medical concerns which will affect your ability to participate in specific activities during our programs? Our programs can have long walks, prolonged sun exposure, and/or take place in loud environments.*
  N/A if none
- Dietary Restrictions and/or Allergies: *
  N/A if none
- References (Someone who can speak to your ability to work with youth aged 12 - 18)
- Reference #1 Legal Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Relationship to You:*
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Email
  example@example.com
- Reference #2 Legal Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Relationship to You:*
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Email
  example@example.com
- I have read the above statement and understand
- Phone CallText (Be sure you have selected “yes” that it is okay for us to text you in your contact information)Email
- Thank you for your interest in supporting Sea Potential, however we are specifically looking for Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) mentors at the time.
  
  If you believe there's been a mistake, please email info@letsseapotential.com for support.
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Sea Potential Program Mentor Application

Sea Potential is currently seeking Program Mentors to support our various maritime programs with BIPOC youth throughout the year.

Programming Objectives:

Time Commitment:

Demographic Information

Accessibility