Volunteer at DMSF

DMSF relies on the assistance of volunteers on a daily basis.  From helping in the office to interviewing applicants to serving on a committee, DMSF volunteers provide thousands of hours of service to DMSF each year, helping us meet our mission of igniting potential and enriching the lives of academically qualified but economically disadvantaged students.

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Mentoring

Murphy Scholar mentors have the unique opportunity to help influence the life of one of tomorrow’s leaders by serving as role models with a special interest in the academic success and personal growth of their mentees. The guiding hand of a caring mentor can have a profound and lasting impact on a Murphy Scholar, and has the potential of creating a lifelong relationship.​

Expectations and Requirements

Mentors are expected to maintain open lines of communication with their Scholar mentee, meeting at least once per month (virtually or in-person) and connecting by text, email, or calls regularly. DMSF also holds mentoring program events once per quarter, providing an opportunity for Scholars and Mentors to connect with each other and with other pairs. 
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To become a Murphy Mentor, volunteers must complete an application, pass a background check, and participate in an orientation. Mentors are generally matched with a freshman or sophomore level student and asked to continue working with the Scholar throughout their high school journey. If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please apply here or contact Samantha Estacion at samantha@dmsf.org. ​

Mentoring

Murphy Scholar mentors have the unique opportunity to help influence the life of one of tomorrow’s leaders by serving as role models with a special interest in the academic success and personal growth of their mentees. The guiding hand of a caring mentor can have a profound and lasting impact on a Murphy Scholar, and has the potential of creating a lifelong relationship.​

Expectations and Requirements

Mentors are expected to maintain open lines of communication with their Scholar mentee, meeting at least once per month (virtually or in-person) and connecting by text, email, or calls regularly. DMSF also holds mentoring program events once per quarter, providing an opportunity for Scholars and Mentors to connect with each other and with other pairs. ​
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To become a Murphy Mentor, volunteers must complete an application, pass a background check, and participate in an orientation. Mentors are generally matched with a freshman or sophomore level student and asked to continue working with the Scholar throughout their high school journey. If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please apply here or contact Samantha Estacion at samantha@dmsf.org. ​

Committees

Volunteers sit on many different DMSF committees, including the Education Committee, Finance Committee, Golf Committee, Caddie Committee, College Counseling Committee, Alumni Affairs Committee and the Development Committee. Most committees meet about four times per year. To learn more about joining one of our committees, contact info@dmsf.org.

Interviewing / Application Review

DMSF relies on volunteers to assist in reading applications and interviewing 7th and 8th grade students who have applied for a scholarship. To learn more about volunteering during recruitment, application reading and interviewing, contact info@dmsf.org.​

Interviewing / Application Review

DMSF relies on volunteers to assist in reading applications and interviewing 7th and 8th grade students who have applied for a scholarship. To learn more about volunteering during recruitment, application reading and interviewing, contact info@dmsf.org.