Male mentor needed for a 10 year old boy impacted by cancer
ORGANIZATION: Walk With Sally
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Works with: One boy, 10 years old
We are looking for a mentor for a 10 year old boy in Los Angeles 90066, whose dad passed away from cancer. He likes soccer, hockey, the beach, swimming, video games and rock climbing. Can you be his friend?
Description of Role:
Cancer changes everything for the family. The children enrolled in our program would like support from a mentor during hard times. No prior experience is required however we ask that you enjoy interacting with children from diverse backgrounds. Walk With Sally is dedicated to providing hope through our individualized mentoring and community building services to empower children experiencing trauma through a parent, guardians, relative, and/or sibling's cancer journey. No one should face a loved one's cancer alone.
Responsibilities:
- Commit to the program and assigned mentee for a minimum of 1 year
- Engage mentee in positive, creative, and/or community building activities for at least 6-8 hours per month (We also suggest free of cost activities for you to fulfill this requirement)
- Participate quarterly in a mentor roundtables to connect with other mentors and build community
- Maintain regular contact with assigned Case Manager for further support, guidance, and/or access to resources
- Have fun, be you, and take of yourself too
Qualifications Needed:
- 22 years of age or older
- Have lived with or lost a parent / sibling/ friend/ loved one to cancer or are a cancer survivor (must be in remission for 5 years or more)
- Successfully pass background check
Training:
- We provide a one time- 2 hour virtual (Zoom) mentor training and provide ongoing support as needed. Ask us for our next training date!
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter online training for volunteers
Please feel free to check out our website at www.walkwithsally.org and Apply Today!
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About Walk With Sally
Location:
840 Apollo Street, Suite 324, El Segundo, CA 90245, US
Mission Statement
Walk With Sally is dedicated to lessening the burden of cancer for children and families through critical programs and services by way of mentorship, mental health support, art healing, and financial empowerment.
Description
Walk With Sally believes no child should walk alone in the face of a loved one's cancer journey. Because we don't want cancer to define or limit children for the rest of their lives, we create hope, healing and a supportive community through individualized mentoring, which transforms the lives not only of the children, but also of the families impacted by cancer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Los Angeles, CA 90066
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 22
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours per month for one year
- Volunteers must have lived with or lost a parent or sibling to cancer; or be a survivor themselves (5 years or more in remission)