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ORGANIZATION: Eden Housing, Inc.
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Volunteer Position Description:
Work individually with a young person for six months and help them to gain leadership and professional skills. Help instill confidence as you help a youth navigate their future and determine their next steps toward reaching their goals.
Duties:
- Mentors must meet with their mentee on a regular schedule, at least once a month, show up on time, and keep all commitments
- Be a positive example and role model to the young person you are assigned
- Act as a resource and guide, help the youth learn how to find resources and information
- Work closely with Eden staff and report on any issues or get support when needed
- Respect that the youth may not share your lifestyles, values, or goals
Skills needed:
- Professional skills and insight into career readiness tasks and abilities
- Excellent writing skills and ability to help others revise resume and cover letters
- Previous mentoring experience is preferred but not required
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive personality and demeanor
Benefit:
Volunteer mentors will gain insight into the life of a young person, an increase in their own skills and training, as well as the reward and satisfaction that comes from helping a young person gain support and create a vision for their future.
Time commitment:
Mentors must commit to meeting with their mentee on a regular schedule at least once a month for six months, as well as communicating and following up with them outside of the monthly visits. Visits with mentees can be on weekends or evenings, depending upon the schedule and availability of the young person and mentor6 More opportunities with Eden Housing, Inc.
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About Eden Housing, Inc.
Location:
22645 Grand Street, Hayward, CA 94541, US
Mission Statement
Eden Housing creates and sustains high-quality affordable housing communities that advance equity and opportunity for all.
Description
Eden Housing, Inc. is a California non-profit corporation founded in 1968 by six community activists who were concerned about the lack of non-discriminatory, affordable housing in Northern California. These volunteers began by rehabilitating older homes in Hayward for first time homebuyer families. In the mid-1980s, Eden Housing incorporated an affiliated property management company, Eden Housing Management, Inc. (EHMI), which currently provides quality onsite management and maintenance for more than 9,000 affordable homes throughout California. In the mid-1990's, Eden Housing expanded its scope to include the provision of free onsite support services and programs for its residents.Our services include technology programming; "green" resident education; youth academic, enrichment and recreation programs; programs for seniors and persons with disabilities; financial literacy; job/career preparation; and health and wellness programs for all ages.
Today, Eden has a portfolio of 9,000 units at 145 properties across 15 counties in California. Eden develops new construction and acquires and rehabilitates existing properties to preserve them. During the past 53 years, over 65,000 people have come home to an Eden Housing community. At Eden Housing, we have more than 20,000 households on our waiting list and a portfolio-wide vacancy rate of 1%, demonstrating a huge demand for our work.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5398 Monterey RoadSan Jose, CA 95111
DATE POSTED
April 5, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Networking
- Life Coaching
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Career Counseling / Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- At least one visit per month for six months