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11 people are interested
Be a mentor. Change TWO lives.
ORGANIZATION: YMCA's Reach & Rise Mentoring Program
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11 people are interested
The YMCA’s Reach & Rise Mentoring Program is looking for adult volunteers to mentor Lehigh Acres youth, ages 6-17, one-on-one weekly for one year. Youth struggling with emotional, social, behavioral, academic, and/or family issues have already been referred by local schools, community mental health, and self-referral. Now they need to be matched with individuals from diverse professional, educational, and cultural backgrounds who desire to help them see a positive future. Paraprofessional counseling training, to equip mentors with all the skills they’ll need, will be provided over the course of 5 weeks (a total of 15 hours). The local YMCA is offering this program based on a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and YUSA, and all services are free for the children and families.
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About YMCA's Reach & Rise Mentoring Program
Location:
1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919, US
Mission Statement
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Description
The Reach & Rise Mentoring Program is a therapeutic mentoring program for youth, ages 6-17, in Lehigh Acres, FL who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues. Youth are matched one-to-one with caring adults who will spend time with them out in the community every week for one full year. The program changes lives, as youth show impressive gains in self-esteem, interpersonal relationships. academic success, engagement in the community, and more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
301 Plaza DriveLehigh Acres, FL 33936
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 hours weekly, 1 full year