Ready 2 Work

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula and VersAbility Resources are looking for professionals to be volunteer mentors for Ready 2 Work, a summer workforce development program for students with disabilities and those at risk to prepare them for today’s competitive job market.

Ready 2 Work Mentors are caring professionals (current or retired) who, along with parents and/or guardians, provide high school juniors and seniors with disabilities or those considered at-risk with career and job support, counsel, reinforcement, professional development and a constructive example in a structured and trusting relationship.

The program begin on July 11, 2016 and ends August 19, 2016. Mentors are expected to attend the following:

Mentor Orientation: June 15th, 1:00- 4:00 p.m.

Mentor/Mentee Meet & Greet: July 6th, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

One lunch per week for the full duration of the 9 week program (12:30-1pm)

Thrift Store Visit: Date TBD and different for every match

Graduation: August 19th, 3:00-5:00p.m.

The ideal mentor will be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or higher, have reliable transportation, complete the mentor application and sign the agreement, consent to a background check, and attend mentor orientation.