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ORGANIZATION: Eyes Wide Open Mentoring

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 18 people are interested

Want a flexible schedule when volunteering? A local nonprofit is looking for volunteers to assist with various duties.

Eyes Wide Open Mentoring's mission is to empower DC homeless youth to rise above their immediate circumstances and take the steps necessary to enable them to have successful futures. We pair trained volunteer mentors to work one-on-one in developmental relationships with homeless youth to address the challenges associated with homelessness.

Website http://www.ewomentoring.org/

FB page https://www.facebook.com/ewomentoring

If you would like to get involved and help youth today, we are looking for people for the following:

  1. Volunteers who are interested in helping design and schedule programs for the youth we serve.
  2. Volunteers to take photos of our events for our archives and social media pages. You would volunteer to photograph opening receptions, workshops, regular programs, etc. We are hoping for around 10-15 good photos from each event.
  3. Volunteers to record various events and edit for online viewing.
  4. Looking for someone who is Interested in laying out our monthly newsletter and helping to write the content.
  5. Volunteers who are interested in learning about and helping us fundraise. You would also be posting our events to free local calendars.
  6. Volunteers who would like to help us create relationships with other organizations and influential people in DC.

If any of the above duties interests you, contact us today. Send an email with your contact information and what activity you would like to be involved with.

We appreciate your support.

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About Eyes Wide Open Mentoring

Location:

1231 Good Hope Road, SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Eyes Wide Open Mentoring is to empower homeless youth to rise above their immediate circumstances and take the steps necessary to enable them to have successful futures.

Description

Eyes Wide Open Mentoring pairs trained volunteer mentors to work one-on-one with homeless students enrolled in participating D.C. public schools to address the challenges associated with homelessness. Mentors help youth develop a realistic plan to cope with and overcome adversity. In addition to addressing the tough social-emotional issues that are associated with homelessness, students also have opportunities to participate in various fun and educational activities. Mentors guide youth in how to conduct themselves in a positive, future-directed manner.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Homeless & Housing
Children & Youth, Community, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Photography
  • Administrative Support
  • Event Design & Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Business Development
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Depends on your schedule

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