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15 people are interested
Volunteer Mentor - Elementary
ORGANIZATION: Girls Inc. of Jacksonville
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15 people are interested
The Mentor Program is an eight month program for 9 -14 year old girls.
This opportunity is for our Elementary Mentor Program, mentees will be in grades 4th and 5th.
Custom matches of mentors and mentees are made based on areas of interest and career goals. Professionals will share insights and experience and provide guidance to aspiring and inspiring young women. Mentees will participate in sessions of fun and engaging programing geared towards inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Needs:
- Group mentoring (up to 4 Girls in a group)
- January thought August (8 Month Commitment - 48 hours)
- Meet one hour after school - once a week
- 3 PM - 4 PM or 4 PM - 5PM
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About Girls Inc. of Jacksonville
Location:
100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32202, US
Mission Statement
To Inspire All Girls to be STRONG, SMART & BOLD
Description
Girls Incorporated of Jacksonville (GIJ) is a nonprofit education and prevention program for children and youth. GIJ offers after-school, summer activities, and outreach programs to those in at-risk under-served areas. It is a community-based program, serving over 1,000 members annually at Centers in their neighborhoods.
History
The Girls Club of Jacksonville began as a project of the Pilot Club of Jacksonville, was incorporated in 1970, and became affiliated with the Girls Clubs of America in 1971. In 1990, Girls Clubs changed their name to Girls Incorporated on national and local levels.
ProgramsGIJ provides daily during-school and after-school programming for girls ages 5-18. Using curriculum researched; developed and tested by Girls Incorporated National, our prevention and education program are diverse.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 Festival Park AveJacksonville, FL 32202
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Financial Literacy
- Youth Services
- Conflict Resolution
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer Mentors must meet with their Mentees twice a week (or more) for an hour after school. 3PM to 4PM or 4 PM to 5 PM
- Volunteer Mentors must pass a background check.