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43 people are interested
WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!- Training Starts Soon!
ORGANIZATION: YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
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43 people are interested
We Need More People Like You in Denver!
Reach & Rise(tm) supports youth ages 9 to 17 who lack quality role models and who are in communities challenged by poverty, crime, and single-parent households, among other social issues. Mentors provide a positive and consistent relationship with a young person, helping to improve the mentee’s self-esteem, decision-making skills, school performance, and interpersonal relationships.
We need 20 additional individuals to serve as mentors for our youth. If you are over 23 years old, have two hours a week to spare, and like to have fun, You have what it takes to succeed in this program. We provide training and ongoing support throughout your mentoring relationship, so all you need to do is be you! Mentoring with Reach & Rise(tm) is simple: Weekly meetings with mentee Monthly check-ins We need your help-- become a Reach & Rise(tm) Mentor today!
New Mentor Training Starting Soon!
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About YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
Location:
2625 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80016, US
Mission Statement
At the YMCA, we recognize that it takes a village to raise strong, confident children. To help make a positive difference in the lives of both parents and kids, the YMCA leads the free Reach & Rise Therapeutic Group Mentoring Program. Through this program, children and teens ages 8 to 15 take part in weekly group activities with other kids and with positive adult role models in a supportive and fun environment.
Description
In the program, two adult mentors are matched with a group of 6 youth mentees once a week for two hours. Mentors serve as role models, friends, and confidants - all an additional source of support for children.
Together, the groups meet at assigned sites, such as YMCA branches, schools, or community centers, and take part in sports, community service programs, and games. They also discuss and do role-playing about issues and events going on in their lives.
There are two program cycles: An 8-week session that meets in the summer, and a 16-week session that meets in the fall and spring. Mentors follow a YMCA group mentoring handbook, and the program director and families convene monthly to make sure each child’s goals are being met.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2625 S Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80222
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2018
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Child Development
- Psychology
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 hours a week for one year