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Become a Mentor: Y.O.U.T.H. MATCH
ORGANIZATION: Y.O.U.T.H. MATCH
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4 people are interested
The MATCH program is a mentoring program that provides one-on-one/couple/group/team mentoring opportunities for youth ages 6-13 that are referred to Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson to be matched with an adult in a positive youth development program that engages the youth in eight key components: character/ethic development, academic support, career development, health promotion, nutrition, alcohol/drug issues, community service and financial literacy. We serve up to 17 years of age as long as the youth has been referred by 13 years of age.
Must be 18 years of age
Complete an application
List 4 references
Personal interview
Criminal/DMV Background
Copy of Driver's License and Insurance Card
3 - 6 hours training
Plan activities with youth monthly 2 hours weekly/8 hours monthly minimum
Comply with all rules of program including training, supervision and commitment requirements
Be an effective listener, friend and confidant,caring, committed, dedicated, and stable
Attend in-service trainings and activities and advice staff if unable to attend
Keep matters confidential concerning the youth and family unless it is a matter of safety of the youth and family
Be responsible for volunteer work and act with proper consideration for those with whom work
Contact staff with monthly hours and activities
Ask about things that do not understand
Seeking Female Volunteers: Yes
Seeking Male Volunteers: Yes
Minimum Match Commitment (in months): 12 months or longer
Type of Mentoring: One-to-One, Group, Team
Youth Population Served: Academically At-Risk, Adjudicated/court involved, Foster, Residential or Kinship Care, Gang At-Risk, Gang involved, General Youth Population, Gifted/Talented/Academic Achiever, Homeless/Runaway, Incarcerated Parent, LGBTQ Youth, Low Income, Mental Health Issues, Parent Involved in Military, Single-Parent Household, Youth with Disabilities
Mentoring Program Goals: Career Exploration, Education/Academic Support, Friendship/Socialization, Healthy Behaviors, Reduce Recidivism, Other
Ages of Youth Served: 7 and under, 8-10, 11-14
More opportunities with Y.O.U.T.H. MATCH
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Y.O.U.T.H. MATCH
Location:
114 Pine Street NE, Wilson, NC 27893, US
Mission Statement
The MATCH program is a mentoring program that provides one-on-one/couple/group/team mentoring opportunities for youth ages 6-13 that are referred to Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson to be matched with an adult in a positive youth development program that engages the youth in eight key components: character/ethic development, academic support, career development, health promotion, nutrition, alcohol/drug issues, community service and financial literacy. We serve up to 17 years of age as long as the youth has been referred by 13 years of age.
Description
Must be 18 years of age
Complete an application
List 4 references
Personal interview
Criminal/DMV Background
Copy of Driver's License and Insurance Card
3 - 6 hours training
Plan activities with youth monthly 2 hours weekly/8 hours monthly minimum
Comply with all rules of program including training, supervision and commitment requirements
Be an effective listener, friend and confidant,caring, committed, dedicated, and stable
Attend in-service trainings and activities and advice staff if unable to attend
Keep matters confidential concerning the youth and family unless it is a matter of safety of the youth and family
Be responsible for volunteer work and act with proper consideration for those with whom work
Contact staff with monthly hours and activities
Ask about things that do not understand
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Wilson, NC 27893
DATE POSTED
November 17, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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