BUILD Application

Fill out this application to be considered for a Fall 2025 BUILD Literacy Mentor position. Before submitting an application, read the BUILD Mentor Job Description (web version) and application due dates. For the short answers below, we recommend writing and saving your responses in a separate document before inputting, as answers will be lost if you view a prior page. If you have any questions, please contact BUILDLiteracy@berkeley.edu.

In Fall 2025, we expect mentoring will take place in person, at school and community sites in Oakland and Berkeley. Masks will be required to be worn and COVID vaccination records up to date.

New Applicants: Fill out all questions including your projected schedule. Make sure to give yourself enough time to get to or from campus to your BUILD site. Please keep in mind site times range from 2pm-5pm, all requiring 1.5 hours at least. 

Returning Mentors: Fill out all fields except the “Short Answers” at the end. 

Important Dates

Priority Deadline for Returning Mentor to apply: May 31st, 2025

Deadline for New Mentor to apply: Rolling, until positions filled

Interview: To be scheduled over Zoom beginning June/July 2025

Orientation (day/time subject to change): Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10am-3pm (in person, location TBD)