Mentoring Infomation

Clubhouse 274 is currently seeking people who are interested in mentoring young people, and who have an interest or are involved in IT related fields, creative or visual arts, or who are just passionate about helping young people grow and achieve. Being a Clubhouse Mentor means being involved in an exciting, fun engaging and personally (and professionally) rewarding programme.
Having skills in software, designing, creative production, animation, 3D, music or photography  is desirable but not essential. Being a willing learner and sharer is very important.
 
Mentors help youth express themselves through technology. Equally important, they focus on developing positive relationships. Experienced Mentors realize that it’s better to follow the interests of the Members, instead of having the Members follow the Mentor’s interests. Successful Mentors also become “mutual learners”, they empower young people by encouraging Members to teach them about technology.

What is a Computer Clubhouse?
The Computer Clubhouse provides a creative and safe after-school learning environment where young people from under-celebrated communities work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology. Most Computer Clubhouses are located in low-income areas where young people don’t normally have access to technology. Computer Clubhouses are now located in more than 20 countries worldwide.
Clubhouse 274 is the first Computer Clubhouse in New Zealand and is located just of Te Irirangi Drive in Otara.

What makes the Computer Clubhouse so special?
The Clubhouse is guided by four principles:
    - The Clubhouse focuses on "constructionist" activities, encouraging young people to work as designers, inventors, and creators.
    - The Clubhouse encourages youth to work on projects related to their own interests.
    - The Clubhouse aims to create a sense of community, where young people work together with one another with support and inspiration from adult mentors.
    - The Clubhouse is dedicated to offering resources and opportunities to those who would not otherwise have access to them.

Members come because they want to, not because they have to

Ways to Become Involved as a Clubhouse Mentor
As a Mentor, you can:
    • Work with Members on a specific project or activity
    • Help with technical systems
    • Offer a workshop
    • Point out websites that inspire creative ideas
    • Contribute to the Clubhouse-to-College/Clubhouse-to-Career Program
    • Develop themes for group projects
    • Recruit other Mentors
    • Work on your own projects, invite feedback or assistance from Members
    • Participate in the Clubhouse Village

How do i get involved?
You can find out more information by downloading the mentor info pack below, or apply directly online

Click to Download the Mentor Info pack

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