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25 people are interested
Adult Mentors Needed!
ORGANIZATION: A Precious Child
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25 people are interested
Mentor Reports to: Precious Mentor Manager
Summary: The role of our Precious Mentors is to support at-risk middle and high school students in their social and emotional development, academic achievement and workforce readiness. Mentors will meet with their mentees in the community and virtually.
Responsibilities:
- Can dedicate at least one year to their mentee.
- Can dedicate 8 hours per month to meet with their mentees.
- Commit to being a positive role model and having a positive attitude with your mentee.
- Use provided curriculum to assist in Social and Emotional Development, Academic Achievement and Workforce Readiness.
- Work to connect with your mentee, understand the struggles your mentee is facing and offer support through good and challenging times.
- Work with mentee’s parents/guardians to understand their concerns for their children.
- Be willing to plan fun and engaging activities with your mentee.
- Attend additional special events hosted by A Precious Child in regards to the Mentor Program.
- Provide positive guidance and constructive feedback for the program.
Requirements:
- Must complete Volunteer Orientation with Volunteer Team.
- Must have Volunteer Waiver Form.
- Must complete a background check and fingerprinting.
- You must be at least 25 years of age.
- Must be living in one of A Precious Child’s eight county service areas.
- We cannot accept applicants with a felony on their record.
- We cannot accept applicants with a violent crime or crime against a child on their record.
- If you have a DUI on your record, 5 years must have passed since completing your probation.
- If you have a history of drug/alcohol abuse, you must have at least 5 years of sobriety and/or abstinence.
Training & Supervision:
- Precious Mentor Manager and additional A Precious Child personnel will provide initial training and orientation.
- Mandatory trainings quarterly.
- Weekly check-ins with staff during the first few months then monthly check-ins after.
Time Commitment:
- Can 8 hours per month to meet with their mentee.
- Mentors must be able to commit to one year with their mentee. A longer commitment is encouraged.
Benefits:
- Connect with a child in need and help them grow their skills and improve academically.
- Help prepare a child for their future career and expand their understanding of the workforce.
- Cultivate leadership, organizational and self-management skills.
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About A Precious Child
Location:
7051 W 118th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, US
Mission Statement
A Precious Child, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential. A Precious Child envisions a future where every child grows up to be a secure, self-reliant, contributing member of their community.
Description
A Precious Child assists children and families facing difficult life challenges such as abuse and neglect, crisis situations, and poverty. We work with more than 300 agency partners throughout eight counties which include Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Weld Counties to identify children and families in the most need of our services. Our core initiatives help build the whole child, in addition to meeting basic human needs through our Resource Center, we also help children and their families navigate community resources.
We aim to bridge the gap in a child’s education so that they can become a secure, self-reliant, contributing member of their community as adults.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7051 W. 118th AvenueBroomfield, CO 80020
DATE POSTED
October 1, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours per month!