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11 people are interested
Mentoring Program
ORGANIZATION: The Guidance Center
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11 people are interested
"The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own." -- Benjamin Disraeli
Many young people are looking for someone to spend a few hours a week with them to be a positive influence and give them hope for the future. Our group mentoring program is an excellent way to make a positive impact in a child's life.
The Guidance Center's Group Mentoring Program is a program that focuses on goal setting, self esteem, healthy decision making, positive thinking, and career pathways through a variety of enrichment activities and group projects that will ultimately motivate today's youth.
Group Mentoring takes place after school in a comfortable and positive setting where the youth can be themselves and truly connect with their mentors.
The Mentoring relationship is a12 month commitment with weekly contact for 1.5 hours a week. Research suggests that when a match ends prematurely it is more damaging to a child/youth than if they had not been matched at all.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must clear a criminal background check
- Obtain a Department of Human Services (DHS) Central Registry Clearance
- Complete proper training provided through the mentor program
- A mode of transportation
- Mentors must be committed and stable individuals who have a positive attitude, patience, a love for children, and the desire to inspire youth between the ages of 7-17
Mentor Schedule:
Location 1: The Guidance Center , Southgate Days/Times: Monday or Wednesday from 4:30 - 6 p.m. or Tuesday from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location 2: Walter White Community Resource Center, River Rouge Day/Time: Thursday from 4 - 5:30 p.m.
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About The Guidance Center
Location:
13101 Allen Road, Southgate, MI 48195, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance the development and well-being of children, adults, and families in need throughout the communities we serve. The agency provides a broad range of highly effective services that help children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives. Services spanning Early Childhood, Children and Youth Services, Adult Services, and Developmental Disabilities are delivered with excellence and professionalism in an atmosphere of caring, hope and respect. Last year The Guidance Center served more than 26,200 children and adults.
Description
The Guidance Center (formerly Downriver Guidance Clinic) is an innovative leader in providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and community outreach services to children, adults, and families. The private, nonprofit agency is at the forefront of creating new prevention and educational models to help children and families deal with mental health and substance abuse issues and has a history of responding to the ever-changing needs of the people of Downriver and metropolitan Detroit communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
13101 Allen RdSouthgate, MI 48195
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 12 months