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Empower Black Girls: Volunteer with Malaika as a Mentor

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ORGANIZATION: Franklin County Children Services

  • 743 people are interested

Program Description and Who We’re Seeking:

Our Malaika Mentor Program is uniquely curated for youth identifying as Black girls, and we are seeking Black and other Women of Color to serve as mentors, fostering individual relationships, implementing creative programming initiatives, and nurturing community bonds. Currently, we are recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to serve as mentors for six months as part of our inaugural mentor Cohort, "60 for Six."

Why Volunteer With Us?

Your involvement directly addresses the urgent need for mentorship, including in the Malaika Program. Currently, there are over 60 youth eagerly awaiting mentors, and with your assistance, we could expand our services to reach many more.

How It Works:

Sign up to Register for our inaugural "60 for Six" Mentor Cohort, which runs from August 2024 to February 2025. Volunteers will receive mentor training and support before being matched and engaging with their mentee in meaningful cultural, educational, and social activities, facilitating personal and professional growth for the youth involved - all at no cost to the Volunteer.

Interested?

If you're interested in learning more or you're ready to register for the "60 for 6" Orientation, please complete the Interest Form , and someone will be in touch with you soon.

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About Franklin County Children Services

Location:

Volunteer Program, 855 W. Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43223, US

Mission Statement

Franklin County Children Services provides services for abused, neglected, and troubled children and their families. Social workers and other professionals provide protection and care to children through in-home counseling and out of home placement when needed. Many children under the care of Children Services depend on volunteers and mentors to guide them through difficult times. Volunteers and mentors share time with their matched youth at least twice a month and make a 6-month commitment to that child. Our 4 Volunteer Program opportunities are designed to enrich the lives of those who give the gift of time and sharing, as well as enrich the life of child that will last forever.

Description

Franklin County Children Services provides 4 volunteer opportunities for adults to be matched with children and youth involved with the agency. The programs include the Friendship, College-Bound Mentoring program, and the Africentric Simba and Malaika programs. Each program matches an adult one on one with a child or youth. Requirements are: 1. Volunteers should be age 18 or older; 2. Have a valid driver's license and car insurance; 3. Complete the short application process and training; 4. Make a 6-month commitment to a child.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Crisis Support
Children & Youth, Community, Crisis Support

WHEN

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WHERE

Volunteer Program855 W. Mound StreetColumbus, OH 43223

(39.94896,-83.02149)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • twice a month for at least 6-12 months
  • We are looking for mentors who are passionate about serving youth and families. We are searching for mentors who are open-minded, flexible, patient, open to diversity, fun- loving and excellent listeners.

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