- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
iC.A.R.E. Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Red Oak Behavioral Health
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Want to make a difference in the life of a local student?
iC.A.R.E. Mentoring, a program of Red Oak Behavioral Health, matches caring adults to mentor one student, for one hour, once a week, for one school year. Our volunteers work with K-12 students in the Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, and Tallmadge public schools. We support our volunteers with training, supplies, and a comprehensive curriculum workbook that covers important skills such as goal setting, resilience, and self confidence.
Why mentor?
Youth of all ages benefit from having a relationship with a caring and consistent adult role model.
Student with a mentor are:
- 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor.
- 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school.
- 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking.
(National Mentoring Partnership)
Ready to learn more?
Sign up for a 30 minute virtual information session to learn the basics of iC.A.R.E., what you can expect as a mentor, and much more.
Please contact Celeste Tannenbaum, iC.A.R.E. Recruitment Coordinator, at ctannenbaum@redoakbh.org or (330) 815-2614 with any questions.
More opportunities with Red Oak Behavioral Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Red Oak Behavioral Health
Location:
611 W. Market St, Akron, OH 44303, US
Mission Statement
WE CHANGE LIVES by partnering with the community and those in need of behavioral health services.
Description
We are a community mental health center that provides services that meet you where you are. We are advocates for children, youth, and adults, and provide professional and compassionate care using best practices and trauma-informed approaches.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Akron, OH 44303
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- General Education
- Youth Services
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- iC.A.R.E. Mentors commit to meet with one student once a week, for one hour, for one or more school years.
- We conduct provide training and a curriculum for mentors to use and conduct background checks at no cost to volunteers. (Not all offenses disqualify your participation, please reach out with any questions!)