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29 people are interested
YMCA Reads Volunteer Mentor
ORGANIZATION: YMCA of Northwest Florida
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29 people are interested
Become a mentor and give a child the courage to read the world!
By volunteering two hours a week, you can teach a child to read. As a YMCA READS mentor, you will work in a small group environment or one- on-one with a kindergarten to fourth-grade student, developing positive self-esteem and helping students improve their academic performance. Be a child’s tutor and friend and give them the keys to a brighter future.
No experience is necessary.
How can I help? . . . become a Mentor and make a difference!
* Training and ongoing support are provided by YMCA Reads staff.
* Student volunteers over 18 years old can earn community service hours while gaining valuable
experience working with children in an educational setting.
* Volunteers can enhance an interest while providing a critical service to the community.
2 Shifts
- 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
- afternoon / 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About YMCA of Northwest Florida
Location:
3215 Langley Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504, US
Mission Statement
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that create healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Description
Reach & Rise is a national YMCA program designed to build a better future for youth by helping them reach their full potential through the support of caring adults.
Reach & Rise group mentoring supports youth ages 8 to 15 who may often experience social issues, poverty, community violence, educational disparities. As a group mentor, you can build a supportive, consistent relationship with a group of young people. You will help to improve each mentee’s self-esteem, confidence, sense of belonging, decision-making skills, school performance and relationships.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Pensacola, FL 32503
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Child Care
- Child Development
- Reading / Writing
- Reading Comprehension
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- We request our volunteers attend our after-school program attend once per week.
- We will need to conduct a level 2 background check, three references, and you will need to attend a volunteer orientation.