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Become a MENTOR... in real life!
ORGANIZATION: Henrico HEROES
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Henrico HEROES is seeking mentors to be placed throughout the Henrico County Public School district. We have mentoring programs in each middle in high school and at the following elementary schools: Adams, Baker, Chamberlayne, Donahoe, Fair Oaks, Glen Lea, Harvie, Holladay, Laburnum, Lakeside, and Ratcliffe!
Mentor Role
- Serve as a positive role model and friend to an elementary student
- Support a young person through an ongoing one-to-one relationship
- Build the relationship by participating in structured activities, games, service projects, and field trips coordinated by the school
Time Commitment
- Make a school-year commitment
- Spend a minimum of one hour per week one-to-one with mentee
- Attend initial training
- Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups and program recognition events
More opportunities with Henrico HEROES
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Henrico HEROES
Location:
2204 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060, US
Mission Statement
Henrico HEROES Mentoring Program is committed to supporting the development and implementation of school-based mentoring in Henrico County Public Schools. Henrico HEROES Mentoring Program envisions a community in which every youth experiences one-to-one relationships and community support, which in turn allows each of them to develop into their full potential.
Description
Henrico HEROES Mentoring Programs is a structured district wide mentoring model aimed at recruiting trained, caring individuals who develop trusting relationships with young people. Henrico HEROES serves as the umbrella over 32 mentoring programs in Henrico County Public Schools. This an award winning program that has been changing lives for seven years. The good news is that you are ALL welcomed to be a part of this life changing experience. What we envision is a community in which every youth experiences nurturing one-to-one relationships and community support which in turn allows them to develop into their full potential, capable of making informed, responsible decisions as involved members of our community. We currently have at least one mentoring program in every middle and high school across the county and serve nine elementary schools. The great news is that we can match mentors with youth of all ages. When matching mentors we take into consideration your age preference, your time availability, location preference and your interests.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3820 Nine Mile RdRichmond, VA 23223
DATE POSTED
May 12, 2016
SKILLS
- Drawing
- People Skills
- Mathematics
- Mentoring
- Basketball
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of two hours per month during school hours
- One school year commitment