Do you have a passion for helping young people and want to positively influence their lives? At Center For Family Services, we believe in the power of mentorship to shape brighter futures. If you are a caring, patient, and understanding individual with strong listening skills, consider becoming a trained volunteer mentor and help a young person navigate their journey to success.
As a volunteer mentor with Center for Family Services, you will have the rewarding opportunity to spend quality time with a young person, guiding them towards a more positive self-image and promoting healthy development. Your role will be crucial in helping them overcome daily challenges, build essential social and leadership skills, and develop resilience. Mentors also play a vital role in helping young individuals explore educational and career paths, set meaningful goals, broaden their perspectives, engage in social activities, and simply experience the joys of positive interaction and fun. Your commitment as a mentor can create a lasting, positive impact on a young person’s life, contributing to stronger communities served by Center for Family Services.
LifeTies Mentoring, a program supported by Center for Family Services, offers various avenues for involvement, including individual support sessions, group mentoring activities, and peer-led initiatives, all guided by dedicated mentors. We carefully match mentors and mentees based on shared interests to foster strong connections and collaborative goal achievement. Currently, LifeTies Mentors are especially needed to support youth aged 10-21 as they strive towards a safe, healthy, and fulfilling future. Your support can be the turning point in a young person’s life, offering them the guidance and encouragement they need.
What Does it Take to Become a Trained Volunteer Mentor at Center for Family Services?
To become a valuable volunteer mentor with Center for Family Services, you will need to meet a few key requirements:
- Be at least 21 years of age, demonstrating maturity and life experience.
- Successfully complete a driving record check and a criminal background check to ensure the safety and well-being of the young people we serve at Center for Family Services.
- Participate in our comprehensive volunteer mentor training program, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective mentor.
- Commit to mentoring for a minimum of 4 hours per month for a period of 6 months to 1 year, providing consistent support and guidance to your mentee.
Explore Volunteer Mentor Opportunities
Interested in learning more about volunteer mentor opportunities with Center for Family Services? We host volunteer information sessions monthly. To discover more about these sessions and to register your attendance, please reach out to Mayank Singh at [email protected].
Ready to Apply?
If you are ready to take the next step and apply to become a volunteer mentor and make a real difference through Center for Family Services, please click on the link below to begin your application.
For Further Information, Please Contact:
Del-Charrese Densley
Volunteer Manager, Center for Family Services
Phone: 856.651.7553 x40200 (office) or 856.993.9932 (mobile)
Email: [email protected]
Mayank Singh
Volunteer Specialist, Center for Family Services
Email: [email protected]
Become a volunteer mentor with Center for Family Services and invest in the future – your time and dedication can change a young life for the better.
