- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Change lives by mentoring a man inside a jail or prison!
ORGANIZATION: Goodwill Houston Second Chance Mentoring
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Make a difference in our community! Change the life of an individual and their family by becoming a mentor. We are looking for supportive men who will commit to spending time with individuals who are incarcerated and being released soon. These pre-release mentors MUST be available on Wednesdays from 11-1 and for training on Wednesday moring January 27th. Mentors will work with a small group of men helping them create a re-entry plan for release. By being a guide, friend, and coach in their lives, this relationship will help improve employment, family, parenting, spiritual life and basic life skills. A mentoring relationship reduces the likelihood of the mentee returning to incarceration. Training and emotional support will be provided to each mentor throughout experience. Approval process includes background check, interview, references and correctional departments screening and training process; however, individuals with a judicial history (10years or older) or addiction history are encouraged to participate if they have completed their justice involvement and are in healthy recovery. We have a special need for individuals over 35.
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About Goodwill Houston Second Chance Mentoring
Location:
2520 Brun St, Houston, TX 77019, US
Mission Statement
Changing lives though the power of work!
Description
Second Chance Mentoring is a Second Chance Act funded service added to Goodwill Houston's Finding Employment for Ex-Offenders (FEXO) program. Volunteer mentors are matched with individuals who are re-entering society after incarceration. While the focus is on women, men are also available to be mentored.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2520 Brun StHouston, TX 77019
DATE POSTED
December 14, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- about 2-3 hours a week. more if interested
- all interested individuals must pass the correctional facilities screening and training process.