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Organization:
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Location:
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Local Volunteering (in person) |
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Address:
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184 S. BIMINI PLACE
LOS ANGELES, CA, 90004United States
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Service Area(s):
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Small Group/Bible Study, Education, Children and Youth Ministry, Directly Serving People, Mentoring, Fundraising, Adult Ministry |
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Commitment is per:
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Description
Description
The majority of our students are at schools that are ranked in the bottom 10% of schools nationwide, and 1 in 4 high schoolers is college-ready. With a commitment of as little as 1 hour a week you can make a difference in a youth's life through our Covenant Group small group mentoring at Bresee Foundation.
What a mentoring session will look like: We will have some large group and/or small group ice breakers followed by discussion with 4-5 high schoolers on peer pressure, school, friends, etc. Journaling and arts & crafts are included every week. Field trips.
Lessons and discussion questions will be provided.
What: Covenant Group small group mentoring
When: 1 hour per week for one school year (Sept. 2010-May 2011, Most likely Tuesdays 5:30-6:30)
Please contact us at 213.387.2822 x111 or volunteer@bresee.org.
Skills
* Positivity: * Ability to read and follow directions. *Positivity * Desire to help youth succeed * Mentors do not need to coordinate lessons as lesson plans are provided, and the greatest need amongst kids is encouragement, which everyone can give. * Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Requirements
* Adults 18 and over pass background check: Livescan prints, TB test, and references checked.
* Mentor training upon acceptance with one inservice training in spring 2011.
Requirements:
Do you require that volunteers for this position be
Christian?
No
Organizational Statement of Faith:
No
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