- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Change a Kid's Life Forever - Become Their Mentor! *Flexible Schedule*
ORGANIZATION: Sequoia YMCA
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
REACH & RISE Mentoring through the YMCA
All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve.
Become a mentor in our Reach & Rise Mentoring Program and change a child's future forever! Reach & Rise offers individual support to positively impact the lives of youth ages 6-17 in the Bay Area Peninsula region.
As a mentor, you'll build an incredible relationship with a youth that lives near you!
You'll go to parks, museums, libraries, hiking, biking, sightseeing, eating, playing sports and so much more! Let your imagination run wild and have an amazing time with your mentee!
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License
23+ years old
Meet 1-3 hours a week for 1 year
Pass background check and drug screen
COMMITMENT
Mentor training (15 hours total) and 1-3 hours a week (flexible) for one year
Next training begins soon! Email Mike at michael.anderson@ymcasv.org or call at 618-616-9411 for more information and an application.
Start changing a kid's life forever... TODAY!
Check out this amazing Mentor/Mentee Match in this Reach & Rise Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv8WqqW52vE
*In Partnership with Stanford Children's Health*
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About Sequoia YMCA
Location:
1445 Hudson St., Redwood City, CA 94061, US
Mission Statement
The Y's mission is to strengthen our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring individuals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors through our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Description
The Sequoia YMCA is a branch of the YMCA of Silicon Valley serving Redwood City, Menlo Park and Woodside communities. The Sequoia YMCA, which has served its community for more than 50 years, operates a full-service health and wellness facility, and also offers a variety of programming at locations throughout the community.
Hundreds of youth and adults come into the Sequoia YMCA on a daily basis seeking support and services in order to improve their quality of life. We are proud to be a great community resource that helps families creatively spend time together, individuals maintain healthier lifestyles, and gives children and teens positive experience and memories that will last a lifetime.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1445 Hudson St.We Match You with Youth in Your Area!Redwood City, CA 94061
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 Hours Per Week for 12 Months