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Empower Youth: Volunteer with the Friendship Program as a Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Franklin County Children Services
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Program Description and Who We’re Seeking:
Our Friendship Program is designed to foster social-emotional learning and the art of building relationships. Through mentorship within the program, our emphasis lies in nurturing personal connections, implementing inventive programming, and fortifying community bonds. Currently, we are recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to serve as mentors for six months as part of our inaugural mentor Cohort, "60 for Six."
Why Volunteer With Us?
Your involvement directly addresses the urgent need for mentorship, including in the Friendship Program. Currently, there are over 60 youth eagerly awaiting mentors, and with your assistance, we could expand our services to reach many more.
How It Works:
Sign up to Register for our inaugural "60 for Six" Mentor Cohort, which runs from August 2024 to February 2025. Volunteers will receive mentor training and support before being matched and engaging with their mentee in meaningful cultural, educational, and social activities, facilitating personal and professional growth for the youth involved - all at no cost to the Volunteer.
Interested?
If you're interested in learning more or you're ready to register for the "60 for 6" Orientation, please complete the Interest Form , and someone will be in touch with you soon.
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About Franklin County Children Services
Location:
Volunteer Program, 855 W. Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43223, US
Mission Statement
Franklin County Children Services provides services for abused, neglected, and troubled children and their families. Social workers and other professionals provide protection and care to children through in-home counseling and out of home placement when needed. Many children under the care of Children Services depend on volunteers and mentors to guide them through difficult times. Volunteers and mentors share time with their matched youth at least twice a month and make a 6-month commitment to that child. Our 4 Volunteer Program opportunities are designed to enrich the lives of those who give the gift of time and sharing, as well as enrich the life of child that will last forever.
Description
Franklin County Children Services provides 4 volunteer opportunities for adults to be matched with children and youth involved with the agency. The programs include the Friendship, College-Bound Mentoring program, and the Africentric Simba and Malaika programs. Each program matches an adult one on one with a child or youth. Requirements are: 1. Volunteers should be age 18 or older; 2. Have a valid driver's license and car insurance; 3. Complete the short application process and training; 4. Make a 6-month commitment to a child.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Crisis Support
WHEN
Mon Sep 23, 2024 - Sun Dec 22, 2024
WHERE
855 W. Mound St.Columbus, OH 43223
(39.948956 ,-83.02149 )
DATE POSTED
September 23, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 months