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3 people are interested
Mentors (for students in Goleta, CA)
ORGANIZATION: The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Congratulations on deciding to make a difference in the life of a child!
Our application process is simpler than it appears at first, and is designed to ensure the safety of the children in our program by thoroughly screening our mentors, and also give you the training and information you need to get started on your mentoring journey! We’ll walk you through it here, and you can call us at 805.963-1433 if you have any questions.
Attend an orientation:
- Orientation trainings last for one hour and provide an introduction to mentoring with our program. This will help you decide if mentoring with us is the right choice for you.
- Orientations take place here at our office and can be scheduled for any time that works for you! Please email us if you are interested in scheduling an orientation.
More opportunities with The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Location:
232 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93102, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is building a safer, healthier community by preventing and treating alcoholism and drug abuse. CADA supports families, youth and adults through our prevention, education and public awareness programs in addition to providing treatment and referrals.
Description
Friday Night Live (FNL) Program:
Builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth development, which engages youth as active leaders and resources in their communities. Through a statewide network youth will develop advocacy and social skills, to help them become effective leaders while working on youth-lead youth-driven campaigns for their school campuses, as well as their community.
Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Treatment Center:
Provides drug and alcohol treatment services for youth ages 12-17 as well as education and support for their families through a combination of acupuncture; individual counseling; group counseling and education sessions on topics related to recovery, detoxification + withdrawal management, relapse prevention, family supports groups and family therapy.
Teen Court:
An innovative approach to juvenile justice, Teen Court acts as an early intervention for first-time offenders by diverting them out of the traditional juvenile system. All functions of Teen Court are carried out by teens, and sentences include jury duty, community service, counseling, and education classes.
Mentor Program:
Community volunteers commit at least one hour per week for one school year with a 4th-8th grade. The focus of the Mentor Program is academic, but also incorporated are activities that encourage the development of personal and social skills so they can build resiliency and self-esteem.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
232 E. Canon PerdidoSanta Barbara, CA 93101
DATE POSTED
August 20, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year commitment to your mentee. Details discussed during the orientation.
- http://cadasb.org/mentor-application-forms/