Mentor refugee teen from Ghana

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ORGANIZATION: Bethany Christian Services

A family, couple, or male volunteer is needed to mentor an 18-year-old refugee from Ghana. The youth lives semi-independently in Grand Rapids, is a student at East Kentwood High school, and works part-time at the Grand Rapids airport. The youth fled from his country and ended up crossing the southern border of the U.S. and entered into Bethany's care in August of 2016. He loves to dance, he loves music and he loves to play soccer.

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About Bethany Christian Services

Location:

901 Eastern Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49501, US

Mission Statement

Bethany Christian Services manifests the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families through quality social services.

Description

Bethany Christian Services is the largest national adoption and family services agency in the United States.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Children & Youth, Community, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1050 36th Street SESuite 400Grand Rapids, MI 49508

(42.897415,-85.642)
 

SKILLS

  • Soccer
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 year, 4 hours/month
  • Application, interview, 2-hour training session

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