Trusting & Caring Adults Wanted to Mentor Alameda County Foster Youth

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ORGANIZATION: Be A Mentor, Inc.

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ALAMEDA COUNTY YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE NEED MENTORS!

WHY?
Many youth in foster care do not have a trusting, caring adult in their lives that are not part of the system. Statistically the youth are more likely to be more successful academically, socially and mentally.

WHO?
We want mentors that come from all different backgrounds, ages and genders. We want caring adults are willing to build a caring and non judgmental with a foster youth.

WHAT?
Mentors spend a minimum of 2 hours per week for A 1 YEAR FIRM COMMITMENT with their mentee. The hope is that this relationship will continue for many years!

HOW?
Go to WWW.BEAMENTOR.ORG to sign up for the Alameda County Foster Youth Program.
Complete the application. Please reach out to sbrooke@beamentor.org if you have any questions.

There are other requirements once you apply:
1. Live Scan
2. Criminal History Form
3. 4 Virtual Trainings (Orientation, Trauma Informed, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harrassement)
4. Clear TB
5. 3 References
6. Car Insurance
7. California Drivers License


MUST LIVE IN ALAMEDA COUNTY!!

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About Be A Mentor, Inc.

Location:

22693 Hesperian Blvd Suite 170, HAYWARD, CA 94541, US

Mission Statement

Be A Mentor, Inc. was formed in April 1992 as a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit agency. We provide proven and sustainable mentoring programs for agencies by recruiting, training and matching adult volunteers who wish to mentor youth. Copy and paste into your browser to apply http://beamentor.org/acmen

Description

The Be A Mentor Program pairs caring adult volunteers from the community with youth in one-to-one relationships. Mentors give of their time to be a friend, answering questions, and providing guidance. Mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and occupations and volunteer their personal time to be a caring friend to a youth. They serve as a role model, advocate, and resource. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to help youth develop their full potential, both in and outside of the classroom.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Homeless & Housing
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Tri-Valley RegionPleasanton, CA 94588

(37.68739,-121.91318)
 

DATE POSTED

November 14, 2024

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Youth Services
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Music Arts
  • Business Development
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • One Year for 2 hours per week, minimum. This is done on the mentor/mentee time. There is no set days nor set times that we require. You, your mentee and the foster parent decide on days and times of meetings.
  • Be open minded, curious, non judgmental and wanting to positively impact a child. MUST LIVE IN ALAMEDA COUNTY

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