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Mentor in Covington (Covington Mentoring Program)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Covington, KY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    One hour a week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    Mentor in Covington (Covington Mentoring Program)

    Reach out. Become a mentor in Covington.

    The Covington Mentoring Program at Holmes Middle and High Schools matches adult volunteers with 6th- through 12th-grade students. Mentors meet with students once a week during the school day (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Mentors listen, support, befriend, and encourage local youth.

    The relationships help students, who often will show improvements in school attendance, academic achievement or behavior.

    A one-year commitment is required. Background checks are required of all volunteers. One-on-one training is provided with a program coordinator before volunteer starts to meet with student. On-site program coordinator is available for on going support.

    Reach out. Become a mentor in Covington.

    The Covington Mentoring Program at Holmes Middle and High Schools matches adult volunteers with 6th- through 12th-grade students. Mentors meet with students once a week during the school day (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Mentors listen, support, befriend, and encourage local youth.

    The relationships help students, who often will show improvements in school attendance, academic achievement or behavior.

    A one-year commitment is required. Background checks are required of all volunteers. One-on-one training is provided with a program coordinator before volunteer starts to meet with student. On-site program coordinator is available for on going support.

    Location

    On-site
    2500 Madison Ave., Holmes Middle and High Schools, Covington, Kentucky, US
    Holmes Middle and High Schools

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