VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

For Catholic Charities of Livingston County

 

 

Position Title:  Mentor

 

Program/Department: HOPE Youth Mentoring

 

 

Description of Project/Purpose of Assignment: HOPE is a mentoring program that matches youth who could benefit from a positive role model outside of the family.  Youth are matched in a 1:1 relationship with an adult who offers them guidance and friendship.  The youth range in age from 6 to 14 and are referred from local agencies, organizations and schools.

 

Outline of Volunteer’s Responsibilities/List of Tasks: Spend 4-hours a month for a period of one year having fun with a child

 

 

Training and Support Plan:

Training: a 2-hour interview and a 3-hour training (mandatory)

Support: Program staff always available by phone or e-mail.

               Bi-monthly mentor get-togethers (optional)

 

Skills/Qualifications Needed for Assignment: Must be willing to undergo background checks. Should be someone who enjoys spending time with children/youth.

 

Time Commitment: 1-year, 4-hours a month (typically on a bi-weekly basis)

 

 

Location/Geographic Area of Assignment: Livingston County

 

 

Outcome/Goals of Assignment: to place a reliable adult with a youth in Livingston County, becoming their friend and a positive role-model in their life

 

 

Reporting required: Monthly (date, location, approximate hours spent together, brief description of activity), a 6 month survey, and a 1 year survey.

 

 

Benefits, if applicable: group events, mentor get-togethers, any discounts/gift certificates that we have available, HOPE’s newsletter, Sense of achievement/Making a difference, having fun, CCLC Volunteer Banquet, HOPE Mentoring Appreciation Banquet

 

 

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