RSVP Mentoring Program for Justice-involved Youth - adults 55+ only

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ORGANIZATION: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City/CSSNY

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City connects adults aged 55 and over with volunteer opportunities in their communities that match their skills, interests, and availability.

Specifically, our Mentoring Program signature project provides support to NYC youth impacted by juvenile justice interactions or parental incarceration, providing them with general mentoring as well as teaching them the skills they need to build on their strengths and overcome challenges. Further, our program empowers those of our mentees struggling academically and socially to make positive life choices that maximize their potential and get them back on track. We are looking for older adult mentors with a lifetime of experience who can commit to nurturing mentees for at least a year helping them to work toward and achieve career, academic, and personal goals as they reach for the stars.

Please note that training during the pandemic continues to be remote, though volunteers may choose whether to serve remotely, in-person, or both.

Speaking of training, it and our orientation are currently being conducted via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to sign up for an upcoming session or have questions, please contact Karen Brown at kbrown@cssny.org.

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About AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City/CSSNY

Location:

633 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017, US

Mission Statement

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City was started in 1966 by the Community Service Society (CSS), an over 170-year-old nonprofit agency. CSS's mission is to identify problems which create a permanent poverty class in New York City, and to advocate the systemic changes required to eliminate such problems. CSS will focus on enabling, empowering and promoting opportunities for poor families and individuals to develop their full potential, to contribute to society, and to realize social, economic, and political opportunities.

Description

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City matches adults 55 and older with meaningful volunteer opportunities at New York City nonprofits. With more than 2,300 volunteers, our program is one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation. There are over 600 of us which operate nationally and many that do so internationally. We match volunteers on the basis of interests and abilities, community needs, geographic convenience, and experience.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations New York, NY 10017

(40.751984,-73.96978)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Youth Services
  • General Education
  • Tutoring

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 55
  • Orientation or Training
  • Serve for 2 hours per week for at least a year

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