Youth Mentor Ally Program--YMAP Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
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Youth Mentor Ally Program (YMAP) Mentor
What:
Youth mentors aid in the resettlement of refugee clients ages 15-24 through 1-1 mentoring. Mentors help clients navigate American culture, assist with life goals, and practice speaking English. This unique opportunity helps both mentor and mentee grow. Through this program, mentees learn to problem solve and navigate any life obstacle through collaboration with their mentor.
Where/When:
Mentors commit to 2 meetings per month for a total of 4-8 hours each meeting, for a period of 6 months with matched mentee.
More Details:
Volunteers will need to complete a program application, attend training sessions, and complete a background check and Safe Environment online training. Speaking a second language is not a requirement of this program.
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About Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Location:
P. O. Box 58009, New Orleans, LA 70158, US
Mission Statement
We create a just society by welcoming the most vulnerable among us, walking beside them and working to meet their needs. We help our neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. We steward our resources with transparency and efficiency. Together, we create a community where everyone is able to live with dignity and hope.
Description
Since 1938 Catholic Charities has been offering life-giving programs, advocating for the voiceless and empowering the most vulnerable to foster a more just society. Catholic Charities has over 22 programs and twoaffiliated ministries in the eight civil parishes of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Our programs engage and serve members of the community from pre-birth to the elderly but all of them fall under one of the following areas:
- children and families
- domestic violence
- education and young adults
- food and nutrition
- housing and homelessness
- disaster recovery
- immigration/refugee resettlement
- justice and employment
- physical and mental health
- pro-life services
- senior services
http://www.ccano.org
If you’re interested in volunteering and are from out of town please send a message with your group size, and dates/times of availability to cself@ccano.org or call 504.310.6960.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Metairie, LA 70003
DATE POSTED
April 24, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-6 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
- Volunteers will need to complete a program application, attend training sessions, and complete a background check and Safe Environment online training. Speaking a second language is not a requirement of this program.