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26 people are interested
We are seeking volunteers -- Become a mentor!
ORGANIZATION: Living Forward Alliance
Please visit the new page to apply.
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26 people are interested
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BECOME A MENTOR
Impact the life of a woman- Give a little time, get a lot in.
Would you like to make a difference in the life of an individual and the future of our city?
Do you believe in reaching out to those who really want to change?
Are you interested in keeping our schools and children safe?
Are you interested in reducing recidivism rate in our community?
Will you help us grow the alliance of women empowering women?
VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Female volunteers who serve as mentors or "Caring Partners" are a core component of our program by befriending and supporting our women in facility workshops, group visits, letters and post-discharge social support. New beginnings are achieved for women overcoming substance abuse at Harris County Correctional Facility in Humble, TX. These women are carefully selected and have volunteered to participate in our pioneering and multifaceted program.
For more information, visit our website: www.livingforwardalliance.org
Watch our video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFu6J_ljGb8
CONTACT:
Kiki Lockett
Program Director
Email: mskiki_23@live.com
More opportunities with Living Forward Alliance
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Living Forward Alliance
Location:
11111 Living Forward Alliance, Ste. 111, Houston, TX 77041, US
Mission Statement
Living Forward Alliance is a service and education non-profit organization committed to empowering women with criminal justice histories to realize new possibilities for themselves, their families and communities.
Our program and services make it possible for women to obtain work, rebuild their families and to participate fully in community life
Description
We enroll mentors from the community to serve as role models for the women (mentees) for a period of one year. We provide the training and support necessary for successful mentoring relationships. During incarceration, participation in the program is voluntary. We make it clear to the mentees that they are responsible and able; they made bad choices that put them where they are, and they are capable of making different choices. Our programs foster empowerment rather than enabling and co-dependency.
Our core program, Ready 2 Fly, runs in two tracks, educating both mentors and mentees. It includes a series of workshops and mentoring sessions for a period of four months inside the correctional facility and continues for another eight months after the mentee is released. Our workshops are intensive and focus on successful mentoring relationships, stress management, and life skills. Small groups, or pods, are formed to provide support, accountability and goal setting. Our objective is to prepare the women by giving them the necessary tools and support for building a healthy life outside of the facility.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Women Helping Ourselves - AtascocitaHumble, TX 77396
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 28
- Orientation or Training