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16 people are interested
Share Your Life. Mentor a Child. Volunteer Today!
ORGANIZATION: Youth Development Inc. Mentoring Initiative
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16 people are interested
Task
Meet with a student age 6-14 1hr/week for a school year on school grounds between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Mentors help with homework, play activities, and most importantly are a positive role model in their lives.
Why Mentor with YDI?
According to a 2015-2016 Survey
+ For the past 24 years 100% of children reported that their mentor makes them feel good about themselves.
+ 97% of the children felt that their mentor helped them stay out of trouble.
+ 89% of teachers reported that mentors had a positive impact on the student’s attendance.
+ Teachers of mentored students reported a 68% improvement in academic performance.
To learn more or apply
Phone: (505)212-7346
Email: wisemen@ydinm.org
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About Youth Development Inc. Mentoring Initiative
Location:
1225 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, US
Mission Statement
The purpose of the YDI Mentoring Initiative is to help children and youth build positive solutions in their everyday life by establishing a caring relationship with a mentor. Just as important is to make adults aware of what they can contribute to the development of our youth.
Description
WISE MEN AND WOMEN (Site Based)
has been working with local schools all over Albuquerque for 24 years!
+ Mentoring takes place on school grounds between 9:00am and 3:00pm; no weekend commitments!
+ 24 locations throughout the city
+ Program provides games and crafts, you pay nothing!
+ 1 hr/week for one school year
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1225 4th St. NWAlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM 87102
DATE POSTED
September 8, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- 1hr/week for school year during school hours
- Willingness to spend time one-on-one with a child