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ORGANIZATION: Mentor Me North Georgia, Inc.

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Mentor Me
Do one thing for a better world!

Community Based Programs: offer the most flexibility. Volunteers are matched with children and can participate in any activities at any time their scheduling permits. For example they can go to a ball game, the library, the park, or just hang out together. Each child is matched with an adult or couple. Volunteers make a commitment to spend a few hours each month (ideally one hour a week every week) with their young friend, for at least a year. Site based programs: these meet once a week, for one hour, at the same location, same time and day of the week. This will be a group setting where volunteers and children can meet at the site location. Hosting an event: We offer all our children and mentors the opportunity to attend special events, giving them the opportunity to get to know each other. You can host an event, part of an event, or arrange for our volunteers and mentors to attend a public event (for example: free admission to a museum, host an Easter Egg Hunt, etc.). Space for site-based programs: Safe, trusted locations that can accommodate a group of volunteers and children for weekly meetings is greatly appreciated. Participating in a fundraiser: Every year we hold a bowling event in which we ask community members to either sponsor a team, or to sign up a team to play and help us raise funds for our programs throughout the year. Manpower for events: sometimes we need a few extra hands to prepare for the bigger events, and we appreciate volunteers to help with the setting up/taking down, registration, etc. for these activities or fundraisers. Opportunities for our kids: we are always happy to receive invitations for our matches (child mentor) to experience something new, on a case-by-case basis (i.e., it need not be for the whole group), like a behind-the-scenes tour of your business. Donations: are always needed! Each match costs about $1000 to support, and funds help us grow our programs to reach more kids. Help us get the word out about our programs, word-of-mouth is more powerful than any advertising campaign!

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About Mentor Me North Georgia, Inc.

Location:

101 Meadow Drive Suite J, Cumming, GA 30040, US

Mission Statement

To connect youth to positive role models, to help them grow into healthy and productive adult members of our community.

Description

We have 3 programs:

Community-Based Mentoring is the traditional mentoring relationship for children 6 - 17. It’s about one-to-one time spent with the volunteer and child doing things they enjoy like soccer, crafts, movies, or the park. The schedule is 1 hr/week and flexible to the needs of the mentors and children. Some meet on weekends, in the evening or after school. Through regular, consistent time together, kids gain confidence, exposure to new ideas, and respect for others while learning others care about them. Our youth live in Forsyth County and we prefer Mentors live nearby so that meeting once a week doesn't become a strain!

Club CONNECT is a group mentoring program that exists to equip, encourage, and empower students to be their best selves through connecting with themselves, peers, and adults. Connect is at local middle-high schools with volunteers who follow a curriculum of weekly small and/or large club gatherings. Volunteers serve as mentors through speaking to large groups or facilitating small group discussion. Other volunteers also teach life skills.

Mentoring After School (MAS) is an after-school, site-based mentoring program for K-5th grade ESOL students. MAS helps children who could benefit from time with a mentor to build their academic and/or social skills, offering a laid-back opportunity for volunteers and children to get to know each other. We meet 1 hour/week at various locations where we have homework help & games.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

P.O. Box 2053Cumming, GA 30028

(34.2892,-84.1723)
 

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Child Care
  • Child Development
  • Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • Varies
  • Age requirement is dependent on the program

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