Mentor A Child - Train Virtually and Mentor In-Person

Mentor A Child - Train Virtually and Mentor In-Person (Vancouver, WA / Portland, OR metro area)

Great Life Mentoring has been enriching the lives of children and mentors for 23 years. You won't find another mentoring opportunity like this one. Hear directly from the mentors and kids themselves in our one-minute match videos at https://greatlifementoring.com/2020

Our kids are between the ages of 9-16 and facing adverse circumstances. They have experienced trauma and have a deep need for a trustworthy adult to help them develop confidence in themselves and others. Great Life Mentoring is a Research-Based practice proven to work!

Our mentors come from the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR areas to mentor their friend that resides in Clark County, WA or Portland, OR. We will train you virtually and you'll meet your friend and mentor them in person. The application is online, the interview and training are done via zoom from your phone or computer. We want to make it easy for you to help a child who really needs you now.

Type of help: As a Great Life Mentor, you will: Be able to choose the day and time you pick your friend up to do something fun in the community Have a great time and build a healthy relationship with your friend 1-3 hours a week Receive the training and support needed to help you be successful as a mentor If this sounds like the opportunity you've been searching for, let us know you're ready to get started! To mentor, select the "I want to Help" button above.
Languages spoken: ENGLISH
What else ...: N/A
How many travelers can volunteer?: Ask Great Life Mentoring or You can also go directly to http://greatlifementoring.com to learn more or fill out the online application at: http://greatlifementoring.com/become-a-mentor/
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Hours expected: 1-3 hours per week, 12-month commitment
Availability: SKILLS: Mentoring Child Welfare Child Advocacy Relationship Building Counseling / Mental Health Youth Services
Wish List: REQUIREMENTS: Driver's License Needed Background Check Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training 1-3 hours per week, 12-month commitment We'll get you started by interviewing and training you virtually, so you'll be ready to meet your friend in person in the weeks to come. Mentoring will be done in-person.
How would you like to volunteer?:
Virtual (you can do it from a computer, home or anywhere)
In Person (you'll go to a physical location)
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