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Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, 968 Postal Road, Suite 100 Allentown PA 18109, 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org
Opportunity Details
Valley Youth House Mentoring - Lehigh Valley Only
Make a positive impact on a young person’s life through mentorship. Our program serves adolescents between the ages of 14 and 21 who currently have or previously had involvement with the foster care system. We help them to form mentoring relationships with caring adults who support them in improving their well-being and ability to create/maintain positive relationships. Mentoring is about sharing knowledge, time, and resources through a healthy relationship. A mentor offers consistent, positive support and a strong foundation in a young person’s life. This is an opportunity for you to establish a permanent supportive connection with them
Mentor Duties/Responsibilities ● Perform all duties on a voluntary basis ● Face-to-face meeting with mentee every two weeks ● Participate in all relevant orientation and training programs. This includes, but is not limited to: Valley Youth House Orientation, Mandated Reporting, Basics of Defensive Driving, and ongoing TIC/topic specific training ● Communicate monthly with program staff ● Complete a monthly mentor report ● Notify a member of VYH mentoring program staff of any hazardous situations that pose a risk to myself or others; and report any accidents or incidents ● Behave appropriately and courteously to the staff, youth, and members of the community with whom I interact in the course of my role ● Avoid crossing boundaries with my mentee and notify VYH program staff if boundaries are being or may be crossed ● Make an effort to participate in monthly group supervisions with mentoring program staff and other mentors ● Be open and honest in my dealings with VYH and let VYH know if they can improve the volunteer program and the support that I receive ● Be open and honest regarding my relationship with the mentee and discuss with mentoring staff should the mentoring relationship be facing a no-fault conclusion prior to the close of 12 months ● Provide itemized receipts for up to $50 per activity for expenses incurred during mentoring activities. The receipts will be submitted during the month the activity was engaged in.
Mentor Requirements: ● Must be 21 years of age ● Commitment to one year ● Ability to pay for some activities and meals for yourself and your mentee ● Good listening skills ● Familiarity with/willingness to learn about trauma informed care ● Interest in and ability to interact with youth ● Interest in establishing a more permanent relationship with the youth after completion of 12 months ● Complete the onboarding process (application, clearances, interview, trainings, etc)
Mentor Benefits: ● Training in an array of areas such as communication, youth development, diversity etc. ● Find fulfillment through developing a meaningful relationship ● Have fun while helping your mentee build a solid support system ● Make a lasting impact in a young person’s life with your skills and experience ● Gain new transferable skills and work experience to enhance professional profile ● Meet and interact with new people and receive networking opportunities
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Children & Youth
Children and Youth
Age Minimum (with Adult): 21+, Minimum Age:21+
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