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19 people are interested
**Make a Difference--MENTOR**
ORGANIZATION: South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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19 people are interested
Would you like to personally have a hand in positive change? Do you want to make a significant impact in a young person's life? If so, the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice has an amazing volunteer opportunity for you!
Positive role models are needed to provide mentoring to young people behind the fence at DJJ. If you are a caring adult who is willing to show youth that positive change is possible, that young people are more than the mistakes of their past, please respond!
Mentors spend one hour each week with their mentee playing cards, games, or just talking and hanging out one-on-one. Make a difference in a young person's life. Be appreciated, be a DJJ volunteer!
More opportunities with South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Location:
4900 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, US
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to protect the public and reclaim juveniles through prevention, community services, education, and rehabilitative services in the least restrictive environment.
Description
At DJJ we believe change is possible! The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a state cabinet agency, and by law, it is also a treatment and rehabilitative agency for the state's juveniles.
DJJ is responsible for providing custodial care and rehabilitation for the state’s children who are incarcerated, on probation or parole, or in community placement for a criminal or status offense.
Our goal at DJJ is to protect the public and reclaim juveniles through prevention, community programs, education, and rehabilitative services in the least restrictive environment possible. Volunteers who desire to empower youth for the future and want to make a difference in the lives of children are needed to support the organization's mission.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4900 Broad River RdColumbiaColumbia, SC 29212
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Advocacy
- Life Coaching
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One hour each week
- Background checks and orientation are provided at no cost to the volunteer