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7 people are interested
Black Male Mentors Needed - Become a Friend to a Youth in Foster Care!
ORGANIZATION: BEST Kids, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
BEST Kids is seeking adult male volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in DC foster care.
The majority of the youth in our program are black youth and we tend to find our young men wanting mentors who look like them and can relate to some of the things they deal with on a daily basis. All it takes is 10 hours, a fun personality, and a little empathy!
BEST Kids is guided by the belief that all children are talented. Through our one-on-one volunteering mentoring, extensive training, staff support, and experiential learning-based Peer Groups, we encourage our youth to discover and develop their unique skills and abilities.
BEST Kids Mentoring Program works to enable youth to develop a positive sense of self, to acquire teamwork and group social skills, and to become productive members of society. Apply today to help a young person become their best selves!
Requirements to become a mentor:
- You must be 21 years old or older
- Reside in the DC area long enough to fulfill a one-year commitment
- Have access to a reliable vehicle (own vehicle or subscription to car service like Zipcar)
To apply, visit www.bestkids.org/become-a-mentor or email Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, Keesha Lockette at keesha@bestkids.org.
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About BEST Kids, Inc.
Location:
1212 4th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003, US
Mission Statement
BEST Kids Mentoring Program is guided by the belief that all children are talented. Through our one-on-one volunteer mentoring, extensive training, staff support, and experiential learning-based Peer Groups, we encourage our youth to discover and develop their unique skills and abilities. Beginning with children as young as six and continuing, as needed, until adulthood, BEST Kids works to enable youth to develop a positive sense of self, to acquire teamwork and group social skills, and to become productive members of society.
Description
The BEST Kids Mentoring Program seeks to promote better futures for youth in the District of Columbia's child welfare system by developing and supporting one-on-one mentoring relationships between the youth and caring, consistent adults. Through our one-on-one volunteer mentoring, our extensive training, staff support and our experiential-learning-based peer group, we encourage our youth to discover and develop their unique skills and abilities. Beginning with children as young as six and continuing, as needed, until adulthood, BEST Kids Mentoring Program works to enable youth to develop a positive sense of self, to acquire teamwork and group social skills, and to become productive members of society. The mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals.
Mentor Role
Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
Serve as a positive role model and friend
Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
Strive for mutual respect
Build self-esteem and motivation
Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Time Commitment
Make a one-year commitment
Spend a minimum of ten hours per month one-to-one with a mentee
Communicate with the mentee weekly
Attend a mandatory initial three-hour training session and additional ongoing training sessions as necessary
Attend monthly mentor/mentee peer group events
We also hope you'll join us for optional mentor support groups, mentor recognition events, and mentor community events (e.g. mentor happy hours)
Participation Requirements
Be at least 21 years old
Reside in the DC metro area
Be interested in working with young people
Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
Be willing to complete the application and screening process
Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed
Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities
Have access to an automobile, auto insurance, and a good driving record
Have a clean criminal history
Not use illicit drugs
Not use alcohol or controlled substances in an inappropriate manner
Not be currently in treatment for substance abuse and have a non-addictive period of at least five years
Not be currently in treatment for a mental disorder or hospitalized for such in the past three years
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Washington, DC 20003
DATE POSTED
October 20, 2021
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- BEST Kids asks that all our mentors commit to at least a year, dedicating an average of 10 hours a month to one-on-one mentoring with a youth in our program.