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9 people are interested
Mentor Center Community Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: On Common Ground, Inc.
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9 people are interested
We have an amazing opportunity to promote volunteerism through 1:1 mentoring for adults who are experiencing poverty in the Greater Attleboro Area. Be on the cutting edge of an innovative, unique, grass roots organization that is making great things happen in the field of human and social services for all involved. We are seeeking an individual who would like to volunteer 4 -6 hours a week to recruit community mentors and distribute promotional materials to places that adults in need may frequent to ensure community awareness of our service. The right candidate would be committed to our mission, possess a desire to help, be outgoing and organized.
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About On Common Ground, Inc.
Location:
453 South Main Street, ATTLEBORO, MA 02703, US
Mission Statement
The mission of On Common Ground, Inc. is to improve the lives of individuals who are experiencing economic, social and/or familial poverty in the Attleboro Area by fostering and encouraging the active involvement of the local community in 1:1 voluntary relationships with them. The core values of the organization are to be expressed through: -Voluntary relationships -Mentoring -Role modeling -Social opportunities -Life - skills education -Friendship -Resource information and referral -Organizational partnerships With the understanding that the condition of any one life will affect the lives of the whole community it is the desire of the organization to improve the quality of life for all through a "principle of connectedness" to one another that crosses the boundaries of generation, ethnicity, creed, social status and capabilities.
Description
The Mentor Center is founded on establishing voluntary associations of emotional kindness as the basis for mentor-mentee relationships in order to create a positive atmosphere for learning life skills. Mentoring in the life areas of: Budgeting, Education,Employment, Healthcare/Nutrition, Parenting, Social relationships, Life coping/satisfaction, By Teaching: Assessment of difficulties, Prioritizing actions, Developing plans of approach, Problem solving skills, Time management, Limit setting, Organizing, Through providing Guidance, Hands on assistance, Information on available resources, Referrals to appropriate agencies. What we do not offer: Monetary assistance, Professional counseling
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
453 South Main StreetAttleboro, MA 02703
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Networking
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-6 hours week