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Youth Mentor

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ORGANIZATION: Jefferson parish Department of Juvenile Services

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 17 people are interested

The Youth Mentoring Program is looking for qualified, dedicated, and committed adults that are interested in making a difference in the life of a child. Qualified adults serve as role models, companions and listeners to help create a positive relationship that is beneficial to both the juvenile offender and the mentor. One hour a week of your time could change the life of a Jefferson Parish youth.

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About Jefferson parish Department of Juvenile Services

Location:

1546-B Gretna Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058, US

Mission Statement

The Department of Juvenile Services is a division of Jefferson Parish government. Its mission is to provide supervision and rehabilitation to troubled youth and their families residing within the confines of Jefferson Parish who have come to the attention of the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court.

Volunteer Services recruits, trains and places volunteers to work with our youth population in the areas of Internships, Mentors, and Tutors.

Description

The Department of Juvenile Services holds as its purpose to protect the community from delinquency, to impose accountability for offenses committed and to equip juvenile offenders with the required competencies to live productively and responsibly in the community.

Assisting in the department's delivery of services is the Volunteer Services Program. All volunteers go through an application, interview, background screening and training process before placement.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Crisis Support
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Crisis Support, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1546-B Gretna BoulevardHarvey, LA 70058

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21

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