Long Beach BLAST

Organization Description

BLAST reaches out to connect college students with Long Beach area youth who are facing adversity. The youth gain a positive role model and encouragement towards a brighter future. The college students have an opportunity to get away from stress, experience a deeper sense of purpose, and put their unique skills to use. Donors and supporters join the legacy BLAST is leaving in the lives of mentees and mentors. Our outstanding programs which lead youth in basic life skills, goal setting, character development, establishing trusting relationships, and academic success.

Vision Statement

Every student: inspired to succeed academically and personally.

Mission Statement

To improve success for at-risk students through collaboration and innovative approaches to mentoring and learning.

In addition to registering with S4 @ The Beach service-learning students must follow the LB BLAST application process as outlined below. Please do not register here if the deadline to register with BLAST has passed. 

 

  • Sign-up For and Attend a Training Session
  • Complete a Live Scan background check (more information will be provided at the training session)
  • Submit negative TB results (more information at the training session)
Program Information

Receive a $500 educational stipend!!!A BLAST Mentor is a trusted college student who serves as a consistent, caring role model for a younger student. We partner with LBUSD schools to match mentors with mentees, fostering academic growth, personal development, and meaningful connections. This is a full-year commitment: 20 mentorship hours in the Fall and 20 in the Spring, totaling at least 40 hours over 16 weeks. Mentors who meet this requirement and are enrolled as college students at the start of Fall 2025 will receive a $500 educational stipend in May 2026. Our mentors come from diverse majors. Think back to when you wished someone had encouraged you academically and offered life tips. Now, you can be that person for someone else.

*Failure to complete the required 40 hour minimum and full year commitment would mean loss of eligibility to receive the stipend.

All students, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, are open and welcome to participate.

Health & Safety

Under supervision of the Mentor Supervisor, and Site Supervisor volunteers will be working with age populations of 5-18 years old. All of our mentees are minors and currently attend LBUSD. Grades served: K through 12th grade.

In addition to registering with S4 @ The Beach service-learning, students must follow the LB BLAST application process as outlined below. Complete online application at www.lbblast.org Complete a BLAST orientation/training session Complete a background check clearance (paid by BLAST) Complete a mandated reporter training (reimbursed by BLAST) Submit a negative TB test result (reimbursed by BLAST) Submit a government-issued id card

A Mentor Supervisor will be your guide throughout the academic year. You will be trained and supported with resources for your own success. Your progress and S4 hours will be tracked by the Mentor Supervisor. Additionally, the site you are hosted by (WRAP after-school program) will have supervision by the Site Lead. If for any reason the Supervisor is absent on a day you are scheduled to mentor you will be notified and your hours will be rescheduled to best fit your availability.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Driver's License
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • TB Test
Address 
4201 Long Beach Blvd
Suite 201
Long Beach, CA 90807
United States
General Phone 
(562) 437-7766
Website:
http://www.lbblast.org
Student Contact 
Name
Rebecca Sadler
Job Title
Site Supervisor
Phone
(562) 437-7766
Email
volunteer@lbblast.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Long Beach BLAST Service Learning Ongoing On-site
Long Beach BLAST Service Learning Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Educational Services, Training or Consulting (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Education
Additional Focus Area(s)
College Preparation
Hours of operation 

Monday through Friday 2:30pm- 5:30pm (after school and in person mentoring). General BLAST office Hours are from Monday through Friday - 9:30am to 5:30pm

Minimum required hours 
40
Maximum students 
200