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Published 3/11/26 4:33PM

Build Community Through Giving - Mentor a Foster Youth

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

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    ONE YEAR FIRM COMMITMENT with your mentee and a minimum of 1 hour per week. 52 opportunities to have fun and see a change in the life of one kiddo.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Race & Ethnicity, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    4 Virtual Trainings (Orientation, Trauma Informed, Mandated Reporter & Sexual Harassment), 3 References, TB Clearance, Live Scan (free), Criminal History form, CA License, Auto Insurance & an In Person Interview

    Description

    Build Community Through Giving - Mentor a Foster Youth

    Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you want to work with a young person who needs support, care, and a role model?

    We need YOU to mentor a student experiencing foster care in Alameda County. YOU MUST LIVE IN ALAMEDA COUNTY.

    Be A Mentor is partnering with Alameda County Office of Education to support youth in foster care. This is an in-person mentoring program. You will spend most of your time in the community with your mentee exploring, talking, and learning about their needs.

    1 on 1 mentoring gives students more opportunities for success regardless of their background. We ask a commitment of a minimum of one hour a week for a full calendar year. It’s especially important for youth who may not have consistent adults in their lives to connect with.

    Consistency is important to build trust between you and your mentee.

    These youth need caring adults that will maintain non-judgement and open to the child's culture and experiences.

    Watch our video to learn more: In-Person Mentoring Recruitment

    Location

    On-site
    East Bay - Alameda County, Oakland, California, US

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