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Affinity Mentoring
ORGANIZATION: AFFINITY MENTORING
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We are seeking volunteers who are interested in mentoring and support youth at our five partner schools. Mentors provide individual, one hour, once a week mentoring. Mentors are provided with training, complete background and reference checks, and are supported on site with our program site cordinators.
Mentors can volunteer at any one of our five schools:
Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS)
- Burton Elementary School
- Southwest Elementary - Academia Bilingü e
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools (GLPS)
- Early Childhood Center (ECC)
- Godfrey Elementary
- Lee Middle School
More opportunities with AFFINITY MENTORING
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AFFINITY MENTORING
Location:
2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, US
Mission Statement
Affinity Mentoring’s mission is to facilitate equitable growth in academics, social emotional skills, and self-esteem through mutually beneficial mentoring relationships. We believe in cultivating a brave space that amplifies the voices of young agents of change in a diverse and inclusive community.
Description
Are you ready to support students and families in our community? We match mentors and mentees (students K-8th) at these locations:
Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS)
- Burton Elementary School, Southwest Elementary - Academia Bilingüe
- Early Childhood Center (ECC), Godfrey Elementary, Lee Middle School
Every youth needs 5-7 safe adults they can talk to and trust for healthy development and growth, but simply introducing a student and adult is not the same as fostering a life-changing connection. That is why we have built a mentoring program that focuses on equity-based, barrier reduction work to help address the barriers that keep youth from trusting adult mentor-relationships.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
LGBTQ+,
Race & Ethnicity
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(42.92748 ,-85.65376 )
DATE POSTED
January 9, 2025
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- Mathematics
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One hour, once a week, for the school year
- Be at least 16 years of age Participate in an interview and required training Complete and pass the screening process [background check and 2 references] Be an approved volunteer through the school district Be consistent