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12 people are interested
Encourage through Mentoring!
ORGANIZATION: Family Reentry Youth Programs
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12 people are interested
Seeking Men as Positive Role Models for Boys in Need of Mentor Support.
Looking for men to serve as role models for youth at risk. Provide meaningful support to a teen in need through weekly contact and guidance. Offering a positive relationship with a caring & committed adult can help to build resiliency and create positive change in a young person’s life!
Mentors are needed in the Bridgeport, Norwalk & Stamford areas.
Mentoring Works: Inspire. Achieve. Advocate
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About Family Reentry Youth Programs
Location:
75 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604, US
Mission Statement
Family Reentry Youth Programs provide cousnedling, case management and youth mentoring to vulnerable children and youth impacted by parental incaceration, family violence and crime. Services are committed to enhancing the resiliency of children through caring relationships and supportive family services.
Description
Family Reentry Youth Mentor Program provides supportive services to vulnerable youth through a one-to-one mentor match. Volunteer adults are screened, trained and matched to youth based on commonalities and interests. Match support is provided to mentors by program staff throughout the duration of the match.
J-Connect Mentoring offers support to youth involved with the juvenile justice system and who are in need of a strong positive role model. Community visits are scheduled weekly after school or on weekends, with a goal of spending 2 or more hours each week.
Youth Mentoring is a valuable tool in supporting teens who have been identified as at risk. Building a trusting and supportive relationship through mentoring has been linked to positive youth outcomes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
75 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604
DATE POSTED
December 18, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week
- after school &/or weekends