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Future for KIDS

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Cause Areas

When

Thu Oct 20, 2016 03:15 PM - Thu Apr 20, 2017 05:15 PM

Where

Future for KIDS on site at Julian ElementaryMentor Youth on Thursdays from 3:15 - 5:15 PM2149 E. Carver DrivePhoenix, AZ 85040


About

Volunteer serves as mentor in the 'Discover Your Future’ out-of-school time program with Future for KIDS.

  • Form a bond with youth by serving as a mentor and enrich the lives of youth who face adversity
  • Work in small groups with elementary students grades 3-6
  • Serve as a positive role model for youth

"Volunteering for Future for KIDS helped me as much as it helped the children"- Nick

Specific opportunities to enrich the lives of youth within your small group of mentees are as follows:

  • Facilitate ethics discussions on topics such as: honesty, forgiveness, responsibility, respect
  • Assist small groups of youth with brain-stimulating academic activties (including STEAM activities)
  • Read to youth and hold discussions
  • Assist with fitness and athletic activities such as: football, obstacle courses, yoga, basketball...and many more!

The youth in our programs are hand selected and are faced with at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs). You will be trained prior to meeting with the youth to create positive and trusting relationships.

Mentorship Commitment:

  • 2 hours commitment per week
    • Program runs Monday through Thursday at 11 different sites throughout the valley during the afterschool hours (Ranging from 2pm - 6pm)
    • 2 hours with the youth. Mentors arrive 30 minutes prior to program start time for a mentor pre-meeting
    • Mentors serve 26 consecutive weeks as a role model to the youth
    • Mentors choose the site that is most convenient to them
      • Locations in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Guadalupe

'Discover Your Future’ Program Goal: To keep youth engaged during vulnerable after-school hours by providing them the opportunity to interact with caring mentors in a structured program environment.

Skills

Good Match For

Teens People 55+

Requirements & Commitment

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 Hours/Once a Week
  • Interview and Application
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