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152 people are interested
Mentor a Family Who Has Exited Homelessness
ORGANIZATION: Imagine LA
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152 people are interested
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IMAGINE LA VOLUNTEER MENTORS SERVE AS FRIENDS, PARTNERS, AND COMPANIONS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY JOURNEYS. APPLY TO BECOME A MENTOR TODAY!
As we all cope with the COVID-19 crisis, the health of our families, mentors, and staff is our top priority. As such, we have shifted to a fully online screening and training process. Once you are matched, we encourage our Mentors and Mentees to follow local and federal guidelines regarding meeting in-person.
Mentor Eligibility
- 21 years or older
- Live in Greater Los Angeles
- Believe in the power of relationships
- Interested in partnering with families to meet their goals
The Mentor Experience
- One-on-one relationship-building and mentoring activities with a youth (ages 5 & older) or adult mentee (e.g., trips to the beach, help with science project, budgeting or resumé writing)
- Ongoing support and resources from Imagine LA Family Team Manager
- Other volunteer opportunities with Imagine LA (optional)
What’s the Commitment?
- Mandatory background check
- Twice monthly visits with your mentee (~2 hours each / ~4 hours per month)
- Mentor Team Conference Calls with your Family Team Manager (1 hour per month)
- Consistent relationship-building and communication with your mentee (30 min per month)
- Consistent communication with Imagine LA (30 min per month)
- Total: 6 hours per month for up to 12 months, based on the family's needs
Volunteer Benefits
- It feels great!
- Free background check
- Learn about homelessness & poverty
- Transformative vs. transactional volunteering
- Develop new skills & relationships
- Networking opportunities
- Be an agent of long-term change
More opportunities with Imagine LA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Imagine LA
Location:
1418 N. Spring Street, STE 102, Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Mission Statement
Together with families, we transform lives by building relationships, well-being, and economic mobility.
Description
Description:
Imagine LA prevents first-time and repeat homelessness and equips families to maintain housing stability and thrive long-term. Together with families we transform lives through a unique combination of clinical case management, financial wellness pathways and whole-family mentorship. Stability affords every family the freedom to pursue their goals.
We walk alongside our families as they regain stability through physical and emotional well-being and financial independence. This transformation leads to confidence, well-being, and lasting potential.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Across Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA 90012
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours per week for up to 12 months, based on the family's needs