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Become A Mentor- Change two Lives
ORGANIZATION: Youth Mentoring Connection
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4 people are interested
Youth Mentoring Connection has a 10-year history of delivering worksite- and community-based mentoring programs serving "at-risk" teens throughout Los Angeles. Our mentoring programs are relationship-based - through developing a trusting relationship with a caring, consistent adult, our youth are able to develop more trust and esteem in themselves.
We provide the necessary structure and support to help mentoring matches succeed. Mentors and mentees meet twice a month, for nine months, on a set calendar. One meeting each month is a "Group" session, where all 30 mentor-mentee pairs meet together for facilitated group activities to build trust, community, relationship skills, and life skills. The other session each month is a "One-on-One," where mentors and mentees go off to do activities of their own choosing (dinner, movie, ball game, etc.)
We are seeking mentors for our Lincoln Family Life CenterProgram. The program will begin October 2016 and serves at-risk youth ages 15-18. The program meets every other Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm in Los Angeles. Our programs are 9 month commitments.
Our staff provides extensive training and support to mentors - our goal is to be there for you so you can be there for our youth! No special skills are required, just the desire to help a young person reach his or her full potential. Mentors should be age 21 or over, and own or have regular access to a vehicle. We ask that mentors be able to keep their commitment to their mentee through attending the scheduled group and one-on-one sessions, and making one phone or email contact in the off weeks. We ask mentors to show up, role model participation, be genuine, and be themselves. We conduct an interview, background check, and mentor training to ensure the safety of our youth, and to prepare mentors for what to expect. From there - the rest of the magic happens on its own through the mentoring process!
Apply online today with Youth Mentoring Connection!
www.youthmentoring.org
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About Youth Mentoring Connection
Location:
1818 S. Western Ave., Ste. 505, Los Angeles, CA 90006, US
Mission Statement
Youth Mentoring Connection awakens at-risk youth to their power, unique gifts and purpose by matching them with caring adult mentors and placing that "match" within a structured group dynamic that provides the resources youth need to reach productive, conscious adulthood. We further seek to awaken society to the needs, promise and value of this overlooked population.
Our Vision is of a community where young people are truly seen and not just watched, where society understands and accepts its responsibility in meeting the needs of all young people, and where young people bring their gifts back into their communities as productive members of society.
Description
Our primary focus at Youth Mentoring Connection is to generate innovative new mentoring programs that are site-based and have a group dynamic. We then combine life-skills training with the development of supportive relationships between adults and youth. We provide support and training to mentors every step of the way.
This currently manifests itself in the following types of programs:
- Work Site Mentoring
- School Site Mentoring
- Youth Center Programs
- School-To-Work Programs
- Life Skills Workshops
In addition, we serve the mentoring community by offering:
- Program Coordination
- Technical Assistance
- Mentor Tips e-mail campaign
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1818 S. Western Ave.Ste. 505Los Angeles, CA 90006
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training