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Volunteer as a Group Mentor
ORGANIZATION: CENTERBOARD INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Our Family Resource Center's T.R.U.E Mentor Program is a new initiative launching in September 2017!
T.R.U.E Mentor Program is actively seeking volunteer mentors to provide group mentoring to boys and young men who are at-risk and do not have a father figure present in their lives. Our Program provides social support for boys and young men ages 6 to 13 through mentoring, by helping our mentees increase their motivation and confidence, set and achieve new goals, give direction to their future career choices while expanding their network, enabling them to unlock their potential and gain leadership roles. T.R.U.E serves as the foundation for our boys and young men to build their futures through healthy positive relationships. Mentors will meet with a mentee for two hours a month at Centerboard's Vision Space.
WHEN: Program starts in September till June.
WHO: Mentees (Boys & young men ages 6-13) Mentors must be at least 18 years of age.
WHERE : Two hours sited based at Centerboard
Responsibilities of being a Mentor :
- Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one and group relationships
- Serve as a positive role model and friend
- Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
- Strive for mutual respect
- Build self-esteem and motivation
- Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Additional Requirements:
- Attend an initial two-hour training session and optional training sessions twice during each year
- Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events
As a mentor for the T.R.U.E Mentor Program, you will have the unique opportunity to:
* Learn new skills through hands-on experience working with youth
* Experience gratification watching their mentee grow and develop
* Establish and enhance one's career, and enriching one's personal life
* Receive professional development, group support, and access to events
* Additional training and coaching provided
More opportunities with CENTERBOARD INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CENTERBOARD INC
Location:
16 CITY HALL SQ, LYNN, MA 01901, US
Mission Statement
Centerboard is a community based organization that supports families and young people through housing, access to employment and education, and financial empowerment. We work with parents and teens to achieve independence by providing trauma informed care and case management. In addition, we work with local residents, businesses and elected officials to increase economic opportunity in the community. Through these efforts, we serve over 1500 people each year.
Description
Founded in 1988 as Serving People in Need, the nonprofit now known as Centerboard sprang from a collaborative effort among Lynn’s business, public, and private communities to address the problem of homelessness, growing at that time as a result of job losses, industry closures, and declining community investments. In the 25+ years since, we have grown into a $12.5 million organization, serving over 1500 people annually via a range of services that support family stability. To accomplish our mission, we focus on creating strong, sustainable catalysts for change and development. We believe in Lynn as a vibrant, urban center that supports the entire region through a vital creative economy, safe and stable housing, jobs, and schools for all residents. This requires that we bring community attention and resources to our most vulnerable residents: low-income families and youth/young adults.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
16 City hall Sq1st floorlynn, MA 01901
DATE POSTED
February 14, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a month
- weekly check-ins