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163 people are interested
Teens, Be a Friend!! Mentor a Peer with a Disability!
ORGANIZATION: The Arc of Omaha at the Ollie Webb Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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163 people are interested
All teenagers need friends, but unfortunately, not everyone has one. Volunteer Mentors (ages 13-18) are needed to participate in a one-to-one mentoring & friendship relationship with another adolescent (ages 13-18) with a developmental disability. Make a new friend, help another teen develop social skills, make a difference in your community and in someone's life and get service hours doing activities you already enjoy like going out to eat, playing video games, attending sporting events and shopping! The process to become a Volunteer Mentor is: Complete and return a Volunteer Mentor Application Attend an individual interview Have 3 references complete a recommendation If you drive, request a DMV record check Attend one training session
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About The Arc of Omaha at the Ollie Webb Center
Location:
The Center Mall, 1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 122, Omaha, NE 68105, US
Mission Statement
To enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through support, programs, and advocacy.
Description
Programs of The Arc of Omaha include: Pilot Parents (parent to parent support for families with children with developmental disabilities), Just Friends (a peer mentoring & friendship program that provides teens with disabilities the opportunity to participate in social & recreational activities with teens who do not have disabilities), Project II (provides adults with disabilities with educational, social, and self-advocacy opportunities), and PRISM Project (provides families of children & adults with disabilities monthly support and information programs).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Center Mall1941 South 42nd StreetSuite 122Omaha, NE 68105
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- Get together with your friend twice a month
- Friends must make weekly phone or e-mail contact.