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1 person is interested
Mentor a Youth from Foster Care
ORGANIZATION: Aging UP
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Aging UP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public benefit corporation with the mission of empowering youth with experience in foster care to successfully transition into adulthood.
To accomplish this mission, we provided three pillar services to Sacramento Region youth (ages 13-17) who have had any experience in foster care. Services include one-to-one mentoring, positive recreation, and independent living skills education.
Aging UP recruits, screens, and trains adult volunteers in strength-based, trauma-informed mentoring. We then match youth to mentor and provide support as they build a one-to-one relationship. To further help youth establish self-sufficiency, Aging UP works with experts to arrange UPshops - free independent living skills classes. Matches attend these fun, hands-on workshops with topics covering financial literacy, resume and interview skills, college and career development, healthy living, cooking, and so much more.
Aging UP is recruiting male and female mentors who have an interest in volunteering to work with youth 13 years or older. Mentors must be 22 years old or older and agree to a one-year commitment, spending a minimum of eight hours a month with youth, over a minimum of two visits.
The first step to becoming a mentor is to attend an orientation session. Orientations are scheduled for the following dates:
Thursday, September 5 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |Natomas
Thursday, September 26 | 6:00-7:00 pm |Elk Grove
Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |South Sacramento
Thursday, October 3 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |Arden Arcade
Email kecia@agingup.org to register or for more information.Aging UP's ideal mentors are men and women who are:
- Consistent
- Dependable
- Patient
- Resilient
- Good listeners
- Youthfully-spirited
- Open-minded
Other requirements include:
Willing to travel within Sacramento County to maintain relationship, should youth relocate; must have a reliable vehicle, current insurance, and clean driving record; must pass criminal background check; and adhere to all Aging UP policies and procedures.
More opportunities with Aging UP
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Aging UP
Location:
PO Box 22963, Sacramento, CA 95822, US
Mission Statement
Empowering youth with experience in foster care to successfully transition into adulthood.
Description
Aging UP provides three pillar services to Sacramento Region youth (ages 13-21) who have any experience in foster care. Services include: one-to-one mentoring, positive recreation, and independent living skills education.
Aging UP recruits, screens, and trains adult volunteers in strength-based, trauma-informed mentoring. We then match youth to mentor and provide support as they build a one-to-one relationship.
To further help youth establish self-sufficiency, Aging UP works with experts to arrange UPshops - free independent living skills classes. Matches attend these fun, hands-on workshops with topics covering financial literacy, resume and interview skills, college and career development, healthy living, cooking, and so much more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Greater Sacramento RegionSacramento, CA 95822
DATE POSTED
June 26, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 22
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 1-year commitment.
- 8-hours a month with a minimum 2 in-person visits a month.