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68 people are interested
Reach and Rise 1:1 Mentoring Program
ORGANIZATION: Northwest Family YMCA
Please visit the new page to apply.
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68 people are interested
REACH & RISE(tm)
Volunteer Mentoring Program
Northwest Family YMCA
Reach & Rise is a free one-to-one youth mentoring program that was established to provide young people in our community with positive adult relationships. Through building safe, consistent, and fun relationships, mentors can help youth develop healthy social skills, improve academics, increase self-esteem, enhance decision-making, and cope with family and peer conflicts.
A unique feature of the program is the therapeutic paraprofessional training mentors receive prior to being matched. The training helps mentors prepare to work successfully with at-risk youth by understanding issues facing youth (e.g. mental health issues, risk factors, cultural, and social development), developing relationship-building skills, and how to handle difficult situations. Reach & Rise is committed to on-going training and support for all volunteer mentors.
Once YOU are matched with a youth (we say "you" because we know you're sold at this point), the real fun begins! Let your inner kid plan some fun activities - go to the park, play basketball, visit a museum/aquarium, or fly a kite! Be creative!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY!
- 1:1 Mentoring for youth 9-17
- Meet 1-3 hours a week for 1 year
- Be at least 21 years old
- Pass a background check
- Mentors are given FREE access to the Northwest Family YMCA during the time they are matched
More opportunities with Northwest Family YMCA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Northwest Family YMCA
Location:
1700 dennis kemp lane, kennesaw, GA 30152, US
Mission Statement
Your YMCA, reflecting it's Judeo-Christian heritage, is an association of volunteers, members and staff open to and serving all, providing programs and services which develop spirit, mind and body. Financial assistance is available based on need. The YMCA actively seeks to identify and involve those in need.
Description
Reach & Rise is a national YMCA program designed to build a better future for youth by helping them reach their full potential through the support of caring adults. Reach & Rise supports youth ages 6 to 17 who lack role models and are in communities challenged by poverty, crime and single-parent households, among other social issues. We are looking for volunteers who want to make a difference through intentional therapeutic mentoring with the ongoing support of the Reach and Rise Director at the Northwest Family YMCA.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1700 Dennis Kemp laneKennesaw, GA 30152
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2018
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
- Mental Health
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hour training and then 1-3 hours/ wk for a year
- 21 + years of age