- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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36 people are interested
"INVEST IN A CHILD, BE A MENTOR"
ORGANIZATION: DSHS/JRA Region One Mentor Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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36 people are interested
MENTORS ARE THE STUFF OF SUCCESS:
Every young person needs a mentor - a dependable adult who will care, will listen, and will advise. Ask any successful person if they had a mentor and their answer will inevitably be "yes".
The Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) has a long established mentoring program. We are grateful for the contributions JRA mentors make in helping young people entangled with the justice system progress to confident, competent, responsible citizenship.
JRA MENTORS:
- Convey this very important message to young people: "You are worth my time and effort"
- Encourage young people to recognize and use their unique talents
- Coach young people to make positive choices for their future
- Assist young people in restoring their place in the community
MENTOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Submit a Volunteer Application
- Pass a criminal background check
- Attend training provided by JRA
MENTOR PROGRAM COMMITMENT:
JRA asks mentors to:- Make a commitment to mentor a youth for 12 months
- Communicate weekly and meet in person at least once monthly with matched youth
- Attend mentor program seminars, training, and other events as scheduled
More opportunities with DSHS/JRA Region One Mentor Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About DSHS/JRA Region One Mentor Program
Location:
1626 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, US
Mission Statement
DSHS Mission: To transform lives by creating pathways for self-sufficiency through meaningful partnerships, employment, new opportunities and effective rehabilitation services. JR Mission: Protect the Public Hold Juvenile Offenders Accountable Reduce criminal behavior through a continuum of preventative, rehabilitative, and transition programs in residence and in the community.
Description
JR Mentor Program Mentors are the Stuff of Success:
Every young person needs a mentor - a dependable adult who will care, will listen, and will advise. Ask any successful person if they had a mentor and their answer will inevitably be "yes".
Mentor Program Requirements:
- Submit a Volunteer Application (Available from any Mentoring Coordinator listed below)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Attend training provided by JR
JR asks mentors to:
- Make a commitment to mentor a youth for 12 months
- Communicate weekly and meet in person at least once monthly with matched youth
- Attend mentor program seminars, training, and other events as scheduled
For additional Information:
If you are interested in becoming a mentor for a young person under JRA supervision and would like to learn more about how you can participate in our program, please contact the following people:
Arturo Caballero
cabala@dshs.wa.gov
(509) 363-5039 1-877-601-2830
JR Region 1
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1626 W. BOONE AVE.Spokane, WA 99201
DATE POSTED
May 3, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A