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Mentor a Youth from Foster Care

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ORGANIZATION: Aging UP

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Aging UP is recruiting mentors who have an interest in volunteering to work with youth 13 years or older that have experience in foster care. Mentors must be 25 years old or older and agree to a one-year commitment, spending a minimum of eight hours a month with youth, over a minimum of two visits.

The first step to becoming a mentor is to attend a virtual orientation session via Zoom. Orientations are scheduled for the following dates:


Thursday, March 7 - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, April 9 - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thursday, April 25 - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thursday, May 9 - 12:00-1:00pm
Wednesday, May 22 - 630-7:30pm

Pre-registration is required.

Aging UP's ideal mentors are:
* Open-minded
* Good listeners
* Flexible
* Dependable
* Genuinely enjoy teenagers
* Adventurous, youthful-spirit
* Trustworthy
* Patient

Other requirements include:
Willing to travel within Sacramento County to maintain relationship, should youth relocate; must have a reliable vehicle, current insurance, and clean driving record; must pass criminal background check; and adhere to all Aging UP policies and procedures.

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About Aging UP

Location:

PO Box 22963, Sacramento, CA 95822, US

Mission Statement

Empowering youth with experience in foster care to successfully transition into adulthood.

Description

Aging UP provides three pillar services to Sacramento Region youth (ages 13-21) who have any experience in foster care. Services include: one-to-one mentoring, positive recreation, and independent living skills education.

Aging UP recruits, screens, and trains adult volunteers in strength-based, trauma-informed mentoring. We then match youth to mentor and provide support as they build a one-to-one relationship.

To further help youth establish self-sufficiency, Aging UP works with experts to arrange UPshops - free independent living skills classes. Matches attend these fun, hands-on workshops with topics covering financial literacy, resume and interview skills, college and career development, healthy living, cooking, and so much more.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
LGBTQ+
Children & Youth, Community, LGBTQ+

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Greater Sacramento RegionSacramento, CA 95822

DATE POSTED

April 29, 2024

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Youth Services
  • Child Welfare
  • Child Development
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 25
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum 1-year commitment to one-to-one mentoring of a youth, aged 13-17, and spending a minimum of eight hours a month with youth, over a minimum of two visits each month.
  • Travel within Sacramento County to maintain relationship; reliable vehicle, current insurance and clean driving record; fingerprint background check; successfully complete 20 hours of pre-match training; and follow program policies and procedures.

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