Opportunity Title
School Based Mentor
Opportunity Type
On Going
Duties of Volunteer
Mentoring Services of D.A. Blodgett- St. John's, (previously Big Brothers Big Sisters) is looking for volunteers for their School-Based mentoring program! Mentoring Services partners with local schools to match volunteer mentors with students, grades K-8, who have been identified as being in need of additional support throughout their week. Mentors provide support for their students, whether socially, emotionally, or academically, through the foundation of a trusting relationship. Volunteers meet their student on school grounds for one hour, once a week, during the school year only. As an accredited mentoring program, Mentoring Services highly values the training, education, and quality support of all mentors. Therefore, ongoing social worker support is provided for the duration of all matches. Matches support a youth toward their goals through activities such as playing games, doing crafts, going to the gym, assisting on school work, and partaking in rapport building activities. We require a minimum commitment of one school year.
Deadline to register
December 22, 2022
Sign Up URL
Sign up for opportunity here.
Contact
Elizabeth Frendo
efrendo@dabsj.org
616-774-0185
Details of special training
Prospective volunteers are required to attend a 2 hour pre-match orientation regarding the program and aspects of working with at-risk youth.
Details of special skills
Mentors from all backgrounds and skill sets are welcome to apply.
Is the location accessible by The Rapid?
Yes