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Published 1/6/26 3:45PM

Trusting & Caring Adults Wanted to Mentor Alameda County Foster Youth

Be A Mentor, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Pleasanton, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    One Year for 2 hours per week, minimum. This is done on the mentor/mentee time. There is no set days nor set times that we require. You, your mentee and the foster parent decide on days and times of meetings.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Housing & Homelessness, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Be open minded, curious, non judgmental and wanting to positively impact a child. Minimum one hour a week for a full year. MUST LIVE IN ALAMEDA COUNTY

    Description

    Trusting & Caring Adults Wanted to Mentor Alameda County Foster Youth

    ALAMEDA COUNTY YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE NEED MENTORS!

    WHY?

    Many youth in foster care do not have a trusting, caring adult in their lives that are not part of the system. Statistically the youth are more likely to be more successful academically, socially and mentally.

    WHO?

    We want mentors that come from all different backgrounds, ages and genders. We want caring adults are willing to build a caring and non judgmental with a foster youth.

    WHAT?

    Mentors spend a minimum of 1 hour per week for A 1 YEAR FIRM COMMITMENT with their mentee. The hope is that this relationship will continue for many years!

    HOW?

    Go to WWW.BEAMENTOR.ORG to sign up for the Alameda County Foster Youth Program.

    Complete the application. Please reach out to Aria Brock, abrock@beamentor.orgif you have any questions.

    There are other requirements once you apply:

    1. Live Scan
    2. Criminal History Form
    3. 4 Virtual Trainings (Orientation, Trauma Informed, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harrassement)
    4. Clear TB
    5. 3 References
    6. Car Insurance
    7. California Drivers License

    MUST LIVE IN ALAMEDA COUNTY!

    Location

    On-site
    Tri-Valley Region, Pleasanton, California, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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