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3 people are interested
Match Coordinators for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
ORGANIZATION: WAY ALLIANCE
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3 people are interested
Match Coordinators monitor the mentoring relationship between a volunteer mentor and a North Texas youth (age 14-24) with foster care experience. The Match Coordinator supervises up to four mentor/youth matches and facilitates communication between the match, the small group, and the WAY Alliance program.
Except for the initial meeting with the mentor and youth, Match Coordinators can work remotely as long as there is phone and/or internet access since monthly check-ins can be done over the phone or by video chat.
A Match Coordinator:
- is genuinely interested in the concerns of youth who have experienced foster care
- is sensitive to people of different educational, economic, cultural, or racial backgrounds
- has the ability to communicate with others openly and non-judgmentally
- possesses strong listening skills F has strong communication and organizational skills
The time commitment is approximately 2 hours per month for each match the Match Coordinator is monitoring.
More opportunities with WAY ALLIANCE
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About WAY ALLIANCE
Location:
PO BOX 95, AUBREY, TX 76227, US
Mission Statement
WAY Alliance helps North Texas youth (ages 14-24) with foster care experience develop the relationship, resources, and skills they need to thrive in adulthood.
Description
WAY Alliance was founded in 2018 and will launch programming in the spring of 2019. We are a mentoring-based organization that works with youth aging out of foster are in North Texas. Youth ages 14-24 are matched with a trained, supportive adult mentor who meets with them in the community on a regular basis. WAY Alliance Resource Coordinators assist youth in connecting with local resources for housing, education, and jobs. Volunteers also teach life skills and lead recreational activities for the youth we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 95Aubrey, TX 76227
DATE POSTED
May 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Match Coordinators are asked to serve a minimum of 12 months, or through the close of the matches they are supervising.
- Potential volunteers must first attend a volunteer information meeting before applying. Upcoming meeting dates can be found at https://wayalliance.org/info