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ORGANIZATION: Be A Mentor, Inc.

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Foster Care Facts Nearly one hundred times a day, a child in California is placed in foster care
Too often, however, the children in foster lag behind national standards in relation to the minimal care and protection we strive to achieve for children. As a result, youth in foster care often transition into adulthood without the tools and support they need to thrive.

  • in California, there are over 60,000 children in the foster care system.
  • Many children in California’s foster care system experience frequent placement changes. Children who are in foster care for 24 months

MENTORS that are kind, caring, non-judgmental and open to learn can change the trajectory of a kid in foster care.

Please reach out to sbrooke@beamentor.org for any questions.


Be A Mentor, Inc. has been positively interacting with youth since its founding in 1992 and continues to connect youth with dedicated volunteer adults throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a direct mentoring service to youth (such as those in foster care; with incarcerated parents; susceptible to gang participation, drug/alcohol abuse or teen parenting; homeless/in transition or academically struggling).

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About Be A Mentor, Inc.

Location:

22693 Hesperian Blvd Suite 170, HAYWARD, CA 94541, US

Mission Statement

Be A Mentor, Inc. was formed in April 1992 as a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit agency. We provide proven and sustainable mentoring programs for agencies by recruiting, training and matching adult volunteers who wish to mentor youth. Copy and paste into your browser to apply http://beamentor.org/acmen

Description

The Be A Mentor Program pairs caring adult volunteers from the community with youth in one-to-one relationships. Mentors give of their time to be a friend, answering questions, and providing guidance. Mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and occupations and volunteer their personal time to be a caring friend to a youth. They serve as a role model, advocate, and resource. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to help youth develop their full potential, both in and outside of the classroom.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Crisis Support
Children & Youth, Community, Crisis Support

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Hayward, CA 94541

(37.673725,-122.100784)
 

DATE POSTED

May 3, 2024

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Mentoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Mathematics
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • One year with a minimum of 2 hours per week commitment.
  • There are 4 Virtual Trainings and other requirements that can be found on beamentor.org.

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