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43 people are interested
ACASI Mentors Needed in Maricopa County
ORGANIZATION: Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative/NAU
Please visit the new page to apply.
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43 people are interested
Volunteer with the Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative (ACASI)
Research finds that children who have a stable and consistent relationship with a caring adult:
- Benefit from the protective factor it provides
- Are assisted with building resiliency
- Experience better outcomes in the healing process
ACASI Volunteer Mentor Activities:
Activities with the child may include simply listening, attending community events, helping with homework, or playing in a park.
What makes a good mentor?
- A sincere desire to be involved with a child/young person
- Respect for children/young people
- Active listening skills
- Empathy
- Ability to see solutions and opportunities
- Flexibility
We currently have a strong need for Male and for Bi-Lingual Spanish speaking Mentors.
More opportunities with Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative/NAU
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative/NAU
Location:
9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256, US
Mission Statement
The Family Violence Institute (FVI) at Northern Arizona University has implemented a new victim services project called The Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative (ACASI). ACASI's mission is to deliver a multi-county, trauma-informed system of care to provide specialized victim services and support to children who have lost a parent to intimate partner homicide (IPH).*
Description
Volunteer with the Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative (ACASI)
Nearly 3,000 children per year in the United States lose a parent to intimate partner homicide. These child survivors often need mentorship from adults who can be there for them.
Research finds that children who have a stable and consistent relationship with a caring adult:
- Benefit from the protective factor it provides
- Are assisted with building resiliency
- Experience better outcomes in the healing process
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
15451 N. 28th Avenue Phoenix 85053145 N. Centennial Way Mesa 85201435 N. 5th St. Phoenix 85004Phoenix, AZ 85053
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2020
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Mentoring
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 9 mo. with the Mentee, 2 face to face visits a month