Student Advocate

Objective of this Position

To build a discipleship relationship with a Pikes Peak Academy student that allows you to communicate your hope in Christ while helping your student work through key life challenges and learn critical life skills.

General Description

A Student Advocate is a faithful mentor who is willing to walk alongside a student and be the “hands and feet of Jesus” with him or her. This is a life-on-life calling that will challenge you to model what you hope to see in your student.

Comments from other volunteers serving in this position

“It’s been one of the most rewarding parts of my week. We need to tell others so they can participate too.” –Roger
“I have no idea what I’m doing sometimes. I didn’t know it was going to be this challenging. I’ve had to pray much, but God has been faithful.” –Susan

Skills Required

• Ability to speak the truth in love

• Perseverance

• Problem solving while listening to the Holy Spirit

• Great listener/question asker

Skills/Interests Helpful

• Resourceful

• Motherly/Fatherly instincts

Time Commitment

Varies at times but, generally, about 1-2 hours per week with drive time.

Training Required

After the initial interview and approval from the staff, the volunteer will need to complete a background check and then participate in a training session at the school.

Training Recommended

• Supplemental readings from various Biblically-based texts

• Advocate debriefing sessions throughout the year

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