Position Title:     Mentor Mom

 

Program/Department:            Community of Caring

 

Description of Project/Purpose of Assignment:  

• Serve as a mentor to young mother in need of support.
• Assist with questions concerning parenting and child development. 

 

Outline of Volunteer’s Responsibilities/List of Tasks:

• Mentor will be matched with a young mother in need of support.
• Meet with young mother a minimum of 4-6 hours per month. 
• Provide support through face to face meetings and telephone contact.
• Possibly provide transportation to necessary appointments.

 

Training and Support Plan:

• Match will be monitored by CCLC staff member.
• Initial training program will be provided.
• Ongoing support will occur on a monthly and as needed basis.

 

Skills/Qualifications Needed for Assignment:

• Female with parenting experience preferred.
• Can pass a background and child abuse registry check.
• Own transportation and valid driver’s license.

 

Time Commitment:

• 4-6 hours a month for a minimum of 1 year.

 

Location/Geographic Area of Assignment:

• Matches are available in most Livingston County locations.

 

Outcome/Goals of Assignment:

• To assist a young mother to feel more confident in her parenting skills and to be an ongoing source of support in her life.

 

Reporting required:

• Monthly check in with CCLC staff member.

 

Benefits, if applicable:

• The feeling of making a connection with a young woman and her family and providing them with support.

 

Other Pertinent Information:

• This program is currently in the initial start up phase.