Idealist logoidealist
Idealist Days
Find a Job
Search
JobsInternshipsOrganizations
Resources
Nonprofit Salary Explorer
Crowdsourced compensation data in the nonprofit sector. Insights for job seekers and employers.
Career Advice
Informative and practical resources to help guide you throughout your social-impact career.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Find Volunteer OpportunitiesSearch Organizations
Resources
Volunteer Resources
Tips and inspiration for finding the perfect volunteer opportunities.
Recipes for Action
A collection of actionable ideas to make a positive impact in your community.
Post on IdealistPost
Post
Post a ListingAdd your Organization
Resources
Employer Resources
Tools and advice to help you achieve your hiring and retention goals.
Volunteer Engagement Resources
Trainings and proven practices to help you successfully recruit and engage volunteers.
API & Integrations
Business Solutions
APISearch ModuleCSR Partners
Donate
Log In
Sign Up

Search

Popular searches

Board member
Data analyst
Research
Health
Art
Nonprofit
Published 1/9/26 4:08PM

Diverse Volunteers Wanted to Mentor a Dynamic Youth in Alameda County Foster Care

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

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum 1 hour a week for 1 year! That is 52 weeks to make a huge impact in the life of a youth that would otherwise may fall through the cracks.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    MUST LIVE IN ALAMEDA COUNTY *References, *4 Virtual Trainings (Orientation, Trauma Informed, Mandated Reporter & Sexual Harassment), *CA Drivers License & Car Insurance, *Live Scan (free), *In-Person interview

    Description

    Diverse Volunteers Wanted to Mentor a Dynamic Youth in Alameda County Foster Care

    Foster Children who do not do well in school often do not read at grade level -- Children who are not reading at grade level often become a school dropout -- 30% of Oakland and Richmond Youth do not graduate from high school. That number is higher for youth in Foster Care.

    How can you help?

    Become the consistent, attentive, caring adult in a child's life. Youth need someone to listen, support them, challenge them to do more and think bigger.

    Mentors provide accountability, connection to resources, and become a trusted friend.

    Can you be this for one child in the Oakland Bay Area?!!

    Be A Mentor provides, training, support, and mentoring activities.

    Mentors go out into the community with their mentee to explore, talk, HAVE FUN. and build relationships. We ask for a ONE YEAR FIRM COMMITTMENT, 1 hour per week minimum. Must be at least 21 years old. Must live in Alameda County.

    Our mentors say they gain so much from the experience that is life changing for our youth.

    Location

    On-site
    Oakland - San Leandro - San Lorenzo, Suite 170, Hayward, California, US
    Suite 170

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
    Sign Up Now
    Already a user? Log in