Bridge Buddies - Lunch Mentors for Elementary Aged Students
ORGANIZATION: The Bridge Youth and Family Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
The Bridge Buddies program provides a mentoring opportunity for elementary students in our community by matching the youth with caring adults who are interested in making positive impacts in the lives of the children.
The Bridge is currently looking for volunteer mentors to help us extend opportunities all youth who need us! As a mentor, you will be supporting elementary aged youth during their lunch hour and you will truly make a difference in someone's life. Mentors will be matched with a student that they will visit during the school day on the child's lunch hour. Commitment is weekly for an hour or less.
Mentors must be 21 years of age, must pass background checks and be willing to participate in a training program prior to mentoring the youth. Volunteers must have a desire to work with youth and an interest in mentoring.
Apply here: https://bridgeyouth.org/get-involved/mentoring/
1 Shift
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10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CST
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Spots available: 7
Varies depending on the lunch period of the student assigned.
1 More opportunity with The Bridge Youth and Family Services
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About The Bridge Youth and Family Services
Location:
721 S. Quentin Road, Suite 103, Palatine, IL 60067, US
Mission Statement
The Bridge's mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health.
Description
The Bridge serves children from birth through age 21 and their families by providing counseling, mentoring, parenting classes, family stabilization for runaway, locked out or homeless youth and community education.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Palatine, IL 60067
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly for an hour or less during a student's lunch period.