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Bigs & Littles: Mentors Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
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Bigs & Littles NYC is a nonprofit organization that has empowered NYC underserved communities and uplifted children and families of predominantly single-parent households across the city for over 120 years. Our one-to-one mentoring program transforms the lives of young people, building hope and inspiring them to dream bigger, work harder to do well in school, and to plan for their future.
Our volunteer mentors provide friendship, guidance, and support to a child aged 7-17 in NYC. Express interest below to begin the screening process!
*Mentors HIGHLY needed in The Bronx!
As a volunteer mentor, you will:
- Commit to weekly phone-call with Little
- Meet with Little 2x per month
- Pick up/drop off Little for match outings using public transport, and brainstorm match outing activities with their Little (museum visit, ice cream in the park, outdoor sport, arts and crafts, etc.)
Qualifications & Skills:
- Enjoys working with children
- Spanish-speaking is a plus but not required
- Is willing and able to finance match outings for their Little (low-cost and no-cost outings encouraged)
- Living within the 5 boroughs of New York City
Schedule:
Please click "express interest" below to receive more information about the matching process of Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees)
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About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
Location:
1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022, US
Mission Statement
The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York seeks to uphold the dignity of each person as made in the image of God by serving the basic needs of the poor, troubled, weak, and oppressed of all religions. We collaborate with parishes and Catholic and non-Catholic partners to build a compassionate and just society. Through a network of administered, sponsored, and affiliated agencies, Catholic Charities delivers, coordinates and advocates for quality human servcies and programs touching almost every human need.
Description
Catholic Charities is made of 90 direct service providing agencies and programs covering the ten counties of the Archdiocese of New York.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Faith-Based,
Women
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
10009
(40.7275 ,-73.98006 )
DATE POSTED
February 24, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers should expect to meet with their mentee 1-2 times a week.