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164 people are interested
Mentors Needed for Youth Program
ORGANIZATION: Compeer Rochester, Inc.
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164 people are interested
Do you enjoy spending time with young people? Compeer Rochester needs you! Youth are referred to Compeer because they are dealing with challenges such as mental illness, poor social skills, or the absence of a parent due to incarceration or military deployment. All youth in our program have the support of a mental health professional already, so no prior experience is necessary to volunteer. Our staff will screen and train you, help you select your mentee, and then provide ongoing support, training opportunities, and free or low-cost activities. If you know how to be a friend, advocate, and a positive role model, you can change a young person's life. More importantly, you could change your own. Compeer Rochester uses community volunteers to provide guidance and support to individuals who are looking to improve their well-being as a supplement to mental health treatment. For over 40 years, we have helped people in our community who are isolated and lacking socialization, all through the power of 1:1 mentoring relationships.
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About Compeer Rochester, Inc.
Location:
259 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607, US
Mission Statement
Through the power of human connection, Compeer serves as a bridge to better mental health and community integration for all.
Description
Compeer is a dynamic, 50-year-old, community-based program that uses the power of human connection to help those living with mental illness and behavioral health challenges reach their full potential. Caring volunteers and staff help individuals identify and develop strengths, reducing isolation and feelings of loneliness, and shatter the stigma around mental health
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Monroe Square259 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14607
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per month
- *If you do not have a driver's license, we may still be able to match you with a youth who has acces