Nonprofit
Published 2 months ago

Mentor a Teen in Foster Care

Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Cocoa, FL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    4 hours a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Mental Health, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    25+
    Other Requirements:
    Must pass background check and drug screening.

    Description

    One consistent adult can change the trajectory of a teen’s life.

    Our mentoring program connects caring adult volunteers with teens and young adults (ages 13–23) who are in foster care or transitioning to independence. Many of these youth don’t have a stable, supportive adult in their lives—and that’s where you come in.

    As a mentor, your role is simple:

    Show up, build a relationship, and be someone they can count on.

    You might:

      • Grab coffee or a meal together
      • Help with homework or job applications
      • Practice for a driver’s test
      • Talk about goals, relationships, or life decisions
      • Do something fun like walking, bowling, or going to a community event

    Time Commitment:

    Just 4 hours per month—about one hour per week.

    Who can volunteer:

      • Adults age 25+
      • Able to pass a background check and drug screening
      • Have reliable transportation and state-required car insurance including Bodily Injury protection 10/20k
      • Willing to attend orientation and complete short monthly check-ins

    A $30 fee helps cover the cost of the background check.

    What we provide:

      • Orientation and training
      • Ongoing staff support
      • Activity ideas and resources
      • A meaningful, life-changing volunteer experience

    If you’re looking for a simple, impactful way to give back, mentoring could be the perfect fit.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Cocoa, FL
    Associated Location
    Cocoa, FL, USA

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