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Mentor a Child-Team Up
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The Up Center, formerly Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia, needs mentors for our Team Up program to serve as role models for at-risk youth ages 6-17. The mentors commit to spending several hours/week for at least one year with their mentees. Team Up Mentoring was established in 2008.
Team Up Mentoring
Mentor Job Description
Change the world one relationship at a time! Team Up Mentoring enables at-risk youth, ages 6-17, to benefit from supportive and trusting one-on-one match relationships with adults, from all segments of society, who are at least 20 years of age. The adult mentors commit to spending several hours per week for a year with their mentees. The focus is on building a trusting relationship in order to help the young person with character, social and leadership development. The adult mentor offers the mentee support, friendship, and encouragement.
Mentor Role
- Trusted guide or friend
- Caring, responsible adult
- Positive role model
- Good listener
Time Commitment
- Meet several hours/week for 1 year
- Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events
- Stay in monthly contact with your match support specialist
Participation Requirements
- Be at least 20 years old
- Reside in the South Hampton Roads area
- Be interested in working with young people
- Attend mandatory mentor orientation and training session
- Have access to an automobile, auto insurance, and a good driving record
Desirable Qualities
- Know how to have fun
- Be flexible and open
- Have respect for other points of view
- Have the ability to empathize with another person’s struggles
- Be friendly
- Be a good listener
Benefits
- Knowing you are making a difference in someone’s life
- Seeing your mentee smile when you pick him or her up
- Meeting like-minded mentors
- Making a friend for life
- Sharing experiences
- Attending free monthly group activities
- Celebrating with volunteer recognition events
Application and Screening Process
- Written application
- Background checks: Criminal history; FBI fingerprint; Child protective services; Sex offender registry; DMV
- Personal interview
- Reference checks: 1 professional and 3 personal
Civic & Community
Age Minimum (with Adult): 20+, Minimum Age:20+
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