Nonprofit
Published 21 days ago
School-Based Mentoring
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
30-45 minutes per week throughout the school year
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
50
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Education, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
15+
Other Requirements:
Volunteers must be 15 years old or older, and complete a questionnaire, orientation and interview. We conduct background checks on each of our mentors to ensure the safety of the child.
Description
By mentoring a child, you defend their potential. You inspire and empower them to believe in themselves and achieve their biggest possible futures.
For School-Based Mentoring, Bigs visit their Littles once a week at school for 30-60 minutes. They can play games, do homework or read together. Bigs must be high school age (15 years old or older to do this program. A year commitment is required to be a School-Based Big.
School-Based Plus is an extension of our School-Based Mentoring Program, giving matches the opportunity to meet once a month outside of the school setting. For this option, the Big must be 18 years or older, and the match must be together for three months or longer. A year commitment is required to be a School-Based Plus Big.
Location
2130 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, US
