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4 people are interested
Volunteer Mentors Needed in San Luis, AZ!!
ORGANIZATION: Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative/NAU
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 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
- 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
Activities with the child may include simply listening, helping with homework, or playing in a park.
Office Phone Number: (602) 298-4037More 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
1090 Union StSan Luis, AZ 85349
DATE POSTED
July 31, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Outdoor Recreation
- Child Welfare
- Basic Computer Skills
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours a month
- Provide proof of auto insurance, fingerprint, application and interview process, references,