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Youth Volunteer (Mentor)
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
NEW YORK, NY Friends of the Children - New York (Friends NY) is excited to announce the launch of a new Volunteer Program for individuals who are passionate and committed to working with youth in PreK to High school across the 5 NYC boroughs. Our new volunteer program offers a flexible and unique leadership opportunity that allows emerging community leaders, youth leaders, college and graduate students, Interns, and social workers to connect to their communities, mentor a young person, learn more about our organization, expand their network and demonstrate care for our communities. Friends NY is a chapter of a nationwide organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional mentoring. We select children facing multiple systemic obstacles from the five NYC boroughs and commit to working with those children from kindergarten to graduation - 12+ years, no matter what. Volunteers will work with a Friend to mentor a group of youth–a minimum of two youths weekly and eight youth monthly. OVERVIEW: A Volunteer will serve as a positive adult role model to elementary children and/or adolescents and develop loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. For each child, a Volunteer in collaboration with the Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strength, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. Benefits: Monthly self-care stipend Monthly MTA stipend Monthly Phone bill stipend Professional growth and development First Aid/CPR and other Child Safety Training Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Current college or university students Willingness to commit to mentoring at least 2 youth a week Willingness to undergo background checks and other required city required compliance processes for working with children. Strong interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings Ability to develop trusting relationships Ability to work independently and as a team player Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively Strong written and verbal communications skills Strong organizational and time management skills A sense of humor is a plus EOE Statement:A Friend is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all individuals. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and enhances our ability to effectively serve the youth and communities we support. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to every aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. By fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, we can better fulfill our mission to positively impact the lives of youth and families. We are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our shared success. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for positions with our organization and join us in our commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents.
Company:
Friends Of The Children
Posted:
February 23 on HiringThing
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