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37 people are interested
Volunteer Mentor
ORGANIZATION: The Village for Families & Children
Please visit the new page to apply.
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37 people are interested
Volunteer mentors will be paired with adolescents in DCF care between the ages of 14-21 that need dedicated, positive role models.
Mentors:
- Must be 21 years or older
- Pass background checks
- DMV
- Criminal
- CT protective Services
- Own reliable transportation
- Make a 1 year commitment
- Flexibility to see mentees as often as they choose, required at least 3 hours a month
- Attend trainings
- Attend 4 group activities per year
All mentees need is support, friendship, love, encouragement, patience, dedication... and most importantly YOUR TIME! Matches are made based on location, common interests, and typically are same-gendered. Three hours a month may not seem like much, but these mentors do play a significant part of a young person’s life and make a difference.
More opportunities with The Village for Families & Children
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Village for Families & Children
Location:
1680 Albany Ave, HARTFORD, CT 06105, US
Mission Statement
Imagine a day when all children are living in safe and stable homes. Unfortunately, this is not the reality for thousands of children currently in need of our help. The Village, founded in 1809, was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Over 200 years later, The Village continues to help vulnerable children and at-risk families throughout the Greater Hartford region - over 8,000 each year. Our mission is "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children." We fulfill this mission by providing a full range of behavioral health treatment and support services for children, families and adults - including parenting education classes, outpatient mental health therapy, substance abuse treatment, and foster care and adoption - which help them achieve real and meaningful change in their lives.
Description
For over 200 years, The Village has been dedicated to building a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children. In 1809, this effort was established and led by a committed group of women, the Hartford Female Beneficent Society. Over the years, the Society merged with organizations such as the Hartford Orphan Asylum, Connecticut Children's Aid Society and Children's Services of Connecticut. Through time there have been changes in the organization's name and services, but the commitment to assist children and families has remained constant.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Village Family Center105 Spring StHartford, CT 06105
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A