Mentor 12-year-old refugee youth from Guatemala near Lake Odessa/Hastings/Lansing
ORGANIZATION: Bethany Christian Services
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We are looking for a male volunteer to mentor a 12-year-old refugee youth from Guatemala who is living in a residential treatment facility in Sunfield, Michigan. He arrived in the United States in August of 2017, and he has excellent English language abilities. He is in 6th grade at a local middle school. His case manager shared in his mentoring referral, "Youth is in need of a steady relationship that he can rely on since he has moved to several placements and has immediate family relational concerns. Youth is able to interact with other socially and is interested in video games at this time. He often plays video games online."
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About Bethany Christian Services
Location:
901 Eastern Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49501, US
Mission Statement
Bethany Christian Services manifests the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families through quality social services.
Description
Bethany Christian Services is the largest national adoption and family services agency in the United States.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1050 36th Street SESuite 400Grand Rapids, MI 49508
DATE POSTED
April 30, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Youth Services
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year, 4 hours per month
- Application, interview, training