Mentor for Young Men's Initiative
ORGANIZATION: Brooklyn Community Services
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Reports to: Program Director Department: Youth Development
Location: Carey Gardens Cornerstone Community Center- Carey Gardens 2315 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
General Function: A good mentor can change a young person’s life. Mentors meet with students and engage in discussions and activities which would be conducive to the young person’s development. We expect mentees to benefit in the areas of education, health and civic engagement. The goal is to build a trusting relationship and encourage students to succeed, overcome obstacles, meet goals and reach their greatest potential.
Specific Duties:
- Lead weekly activities that foster the importance of educational success and healthy lifestyle skills for youth.
- Accompany mentees to enrichment activities to develop a supportive relationship
- Demonstrate the importance of community involvement to help mentees understand the value of giving back.
- Maintain a current record of all documents associated to mentoring.
- Attend supervisory meetings and trainings to learn about updates and procedures
- Partake in community service events that are held by the community center
Desired Attributes:
- Mentors must be 21 years old or older to participate
- Must have received a High School Diploma or GED
- Must be willing to complete a background screening (SCR, SEL clearance and criminal history)
- Experience in conflict resolution and youth supervision
- Passionate about youth advocacy and being a positive role model for youth
Time Commitment: Volunteers will be expected to have availability on Tuesday evenings for 2 hours between 7:00 pm - 9:00pm. Additional arrangements can be made to fit a mentor’s schedule.
Support: Training for this position will be provided from the Program Director who will be a dedicated liaison for mentors. In addition, mentors will receive DYCD training resources throughout the duration of this opportunity.
Benefits: This opportunity is best suited for individuals that want more experience working with youth in the nonprofit sector. We are looking for a community leader who understands that community engagement has a large impact on a youth’s life. . The program will provide on occasion food, swag, free trips with students and metro cards for traveling.
To apply: Email D’ Netra Mincey dmincey@wearebcs.org Phone: 718-758-5068
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About Brooklyn Community Services
Location:
151 Lawrence St, Fl 4, BROOKLYN, NY 11201, US
Mission Statement
BROOKLYN FOR ALL. BCS believes all Brooklynites should have the resources, education, opportunities, and safety they need to thrive. We envision healthy and sustainable communities, where members are engaged as leaders, neighborhoods draw from their strengths and generations flourish together.
Description
About Brooklyn Community Services (BCS)
Brooklyn Community Services (BCS), formerly the Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service, was founded in 1866, based on our founders’ firm commitment to assist Brooklyn’s neediest and most disadvantaged citizens. Our first project was the Newsboys Home, a refuge for thousands of unschooled, impoverished and unwanted boys who lived by their wits on Brooklyn’s streets. Over the years, we have strengthened countless families at risk of separation; supported and stabilized people with psychiatric illnesses; helped adults with physical and developmental disabilities participate fully in the community; enabled people to move from welfare to work; and offered guidance, education and support to children.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2315 Surf AveBrooklyn, NY 11224
DATE POSTED
December 28, 2018
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Time Commitment: Volunteers will be expected to have availability on Tuesday evenings for 2 hours between 7:00 pm – 9:00pm. Additional arrangements can be made to fit a mentor’s schedule.