Are you passionate about making a difference in a young person's life? Do you have the time and willingness to provide guidance and support to youth in foster care? If so, we invite you to join our mentorship program in Bucks County. Tabor Services is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in foster care by providing them with positive role models who can offer guidance, encouragement, and a supportive relationship.
Who We Need:
We are looking for mentors who are committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Mentors should be compassionate, patient, and willing to listen. No prior experience is necessary - just a willingness to share your time and wisdom.
What You'll Do:
As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to build a one-on-one relationship with a youth in foster care. You'll provide emotional support, new places to see, help set goals, explore career options, and simply be there to listen and offer advice.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Pass a background check
- Attend an orientation and training session
- Commit to spending a few hours twice a month with your mentee for at least one year
Why Mentor?
Being a mentor is a rewarding experience that can make a lasting impact on a young person's life. By sharing your time and skills, you can help foster youth build confidence, develop life skills, and realize their full potential.
How to Apply:
If you're interested in becoming a mentor, please email kathryn.horan@tabor.org.
Make a difference today - become a mentor and help shape a brighter future for youth in foster care in Bucks County!
Tabor Services
Kathryn Horan
215-558-0524
kathryn.horan@tabor.org
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
601 New Britain Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, US
The mission of the Tabor Children’s Services Mentoring Program is to empower youth ages 16-21 who are preparing to leave the child welfare system through the means of a mentoring relationship. Through a partnership with BCC&Y, a mentoring program has been incorporated as part of the continuum of care of Tabor’s Adolescent Initiative Program (AIP). The AIP supports a mentoring specialist who facilitates a program that helps adult volunteers form healthy and lasting relationships with youth in order to provide them with confidence, stability, and life skills.
Overview: Tabor Children’s Services (Tabor) and Bucks and Lehigh County Children & Youth (BCC&Y) have partnered to create a mentoring program for youth as they prepare to leave the child welfare system.
Situation:
Youth do receive support from their C&Y caseworkers as well as the staff of Tabor and other Diversionary services. However, they are short term supports. Therefore, youth would greatly benefit from a stable mentoring relationship that is without expiration.
Needs:
The needs of the youth vary with each individual. Some need academic guidance while others need career support. All could simply use a friend who is not paid to be there. A mentor could offer insight, consistent support, and introduce them to new ideas.
Vision:
Tabor and BCC&Y firmly believe that, at the very least, all youth deserve one person who wants to be a part of their lives, one person who believes in them unconditionally. Tabor and BCC&Y are delighted to offer support to these youth through helping to facilitate mentoring relationships.
Bucks CountyDoylestown, PA 18901
July 18, 2024
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