Basic volunteer duties involved with this assignment:
- Meet with1 school-aged student weekly for about 1 hour in a positive, purposeful, mentoring relationship
- Utilize the iC.A.R.E. mentoring training & curriculum needed to use a developmental asset approach to mentoring
- Commit to one academic school year with the intent to mentor two school years with the same student
- Write mentor reports after each session to document the progress
Basic volunteer qualifications involved with this assignment: Commitment to mentor & develop relationship with student, care for youth, non-judgmental, introspective, patient, coachable, must be able to pass a background check.
Who will be served by this assignment: Students (K-12) in the school districts that the program serves.
What is the anticipated benefit of this volunteer service to those receiving the service: Helps to bolster the student's motivation & confidence, social emotional development, improve academic progress, build a positive adult-to-student relationship, & development.
What specific skills will the volunteer need: Coachable, introspective, kind, relatable, ability to write good notes about the mentor/mentee sessions.
i C.A.R.E. Mentor for Red Oak Behavioral Health in akron at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.