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2 people are interested
Mentor a High School Student
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family and Children's Services
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2 people are interested
Jewish Family and Children's Services is looking for a male college student interested in mentoring a High School Senior with some special needs. This opportunity will include spending a few hours every two or three weeks to to get to know each other and to bond with the student like a "big brother". This would include time spent together going to the movies, playing board games,etc., If you are interested in this meaningful opportunity please feel free to contact Naama Lugasi at naamal@jfcs.org
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About Jewish Family and Children's Services
Location:
200 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, US
Mission Statement
Jewish Family and Children's Services exists to provide professional and volunteer services for the purposes of developing, restoring, and maintaining the competency of families and individuals of all ages. Traditionally, Jewish Family and Children's agencies carry a special responsibility within the Jewish community for reaching out to children, the aged, the alienated, and the dependent, and for the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants. As part of the network of Jewish community services, the Agency helps promote Jewish continuity through the provision of preventive, educational, therapeutic, and supportive services, within the context of historic Jewish values, emphasizing inter-generational ties and community responsibility. This mission is served through a variety of methods, with an emphasis on: Maintaining, developing, and restoring the competency of families and individuals of all ages Strengthening families and individuals of all ages Reaching out to children, the aged, the alienated, and the dependent Assisting in the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants Promoting Jewish continuity within the context of historic Jewish values
Description
JFCS is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds. We are like an extended family for so many in our community: Seniors Children and families Individuals and couples Refugees and emigres People with chronic diseases and/or disabilities
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
200 Channing AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94301
DATE POSTED
January 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- One or two hours 2 or 3 weeks or once or twice a month