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3 people are interested
YMCA Reach & Rise Mentoring Program
ORGANIZATION: YMCA of Western North Carolina-Youth Services Outreach
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
The Reach & Rise Mentoring Program helps Asheville area youth develop tools to cope with issues such as low self-esteem, family and peer conflicts, academic underachievement and decision-making skills through a positive adult-child relationship. Volunteer mentors meet with mentees once each week to support them with challenges occurring in their lives while engaging in enriching community activities.
We are unique in that we provide a 15-hour paraprofessional training to all mentors before matching, which prepares them to work successfully with at-risk youth by developing relationship-building skills, exploring issues facing at-risk youth. Mentors don’t need any special skills, just a desire to make a difference!
Requirements:
- Desire to work with at-risk youth, ages 6-17
- Be 23 years old
- Able to pass a comprehensive background check
Time Commitment:
- Meet with mentee 1-3 hours per week (flexible), for one year
- Attend a 15-hour training
More opportunities with YMCA of Western North Carolina-Youth Services Outreach
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About YMCA of Western North Carolina-Youth Services Outreach
Location:
201 Beaverdam Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, US
Mission Statement
To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Description
The YMCA Youth Services Outreach branch on Beaverdam Road, provides a wide range of programs and services. These include childcare for school age children, leadership development and a wide range of outreach services for at risk youth. A converted farmhouse houses administrative staff, childcare and outreach programs, while the 8 acre plot contains soccer fields, a playground, an outdoor challenge ropes course and a climbing wall.
In the Fall of 2006 the YMCA took on the operations of providing school age child care in all 16 Buncombe County elementary schools. This program opened the door to serving over 800 families and close to 1200 children during the school year. This program will also extend into the summer at five different schools in the five different school districts.
The most important measure of the YMCA is the impact it has on the lives of the people and communities it serves. Together, these diverse groups find a place of welcome and belonging at the YMCA of Western North Carolina- an organization that builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Through our five centers, 23 childcare sites and 200-plus programs throughout the community, the YMCA positively impacts people of all ages, races, faiths and economic backgrounds.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various locationsAsheville, NC 28804
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hour training; 1-3 hours per week with mentee