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Organization:
Location: Local Volunteering (in person)
Address:
1126 W Foothill Blvd
Upland, CA, 91786
United States
Great For: Great for Kids, Great for Teens
Service Area(s): Children and Youth
Hourly Commitment:
8
Commitment is per:
Month
Number of Positions:
30
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
60
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

The Reach Out Mentoring Program helps to empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend
to a young person for a period of at least one year. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals.
Mentor Role
• Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
• Serve as a positive role model and friend
• Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
• Strive for mutual respect
• Build self-esteem and motivation
• Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Time Commitment
• Make a one-year commitment
• Spend a minimum of eight hours per month one-to-one with a mentee
• Communicate with the mentee weekly
• Attend an initial two-hour training session and additional two-hour training sessions
twice during each year of participation in the program
• Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events

Requirements

Participation Requirements
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be interested in working with young people
• Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Be willing to complete the application and screening process
• Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
• Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed
• Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information,
and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities
• Have access to an automobile, auto insurance, and a good driving record
• Not use illicit drugs

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

No

Organizational Statement of Faith:

No
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