Various (abused/neglected youth: MESA)
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.The fingerprints are done at our facilty in Phx at NO cost to the students. We run the background check while waiting for the personal references to come back in the mail/email. During this time there should be things the students can begin to work on. If they are at the visitation center they can train with current volunteer who has already passed everything. Training varies from one program to the next on the amount and hours needed. Time committment varies between both programs, but can be tailored to the students availability. We strongly recommend between 6mths and 1 year.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Summer
Service hours
MorningAfternoon
Evening
Weekend
Available days/hours
Varies, depending on program...
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Detail-oriented, reliable, some computer skills, love working with children. Depending on the volunteers strengths we will match a child that will benefit most. The desire to help a child make better choices in life for a better future
CATEGORIES
EducationHomeless
Mentoring
Social Services
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth I: less than 5 years
Youth II: 5-11 years (K-6th grades)
Youth III: 11-14 years (6th-9th grades)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)
Youth V: 18-22 years (young adult)
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Arizonans for Children
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
We have 2 Programs: Visitation Center & Tutor/Mentor
- Visitation Center:
Greet clients, Give tours of Center, Facilitate Visitations and answer questions, Fill out minimal amount of paper work, Instruct clients on rules regarding use of the Center, Provide clients with safe, warm, non-judgmental atmosphere, Act as liaison between church personnel and clients. There is cleaning required during and after visits have occurred. Our Visitation centers are located in East Mesa, Phx and Peoria. Pls contact us for exact locations. - Tutor/Mentor Program:
Tutor/Mentor Role Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship, Serve as a positive role model and friend, Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together, Strive for mutual respect, Build self-esteem and motivation, Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them, Tutor/mentors will assist their mentee in developing academic and behavioral goals and setting rewards for the achievement of those goals. Goals should be put in writing and submitted to AFC. Tutor/mentors will track and report progress and results to AFC
Population served
Children: Children our future and we need to offer them all the love, support and opportunities that we can to make their lives better and break the cycle that they are in.
Community need/impact
The families that are in CPS custody must have supervised visitations in order to get their children back. We serve both the parents and the children with a safe place to go to work towards unification. The tutor/mentor programs serves the children in fostercare/group homes with a person who can help them both academically and a friend.
Working at the visitation centers there is the direct impact that you can see with the families. See them getting closer and closer every week towards being together if that is the goal. Or if its just the siblings visiting then you can see them laughing and playing every week with the hopes that they can stay in touch. The tutor/mentor program allows a child to have someone to count on, someone just for them every week that can help them with their homework and or just hang out. In a group home or foster home there are sometimes 10 kids to one adult. Having that special person makes them feel special and gives them something to look forward to each week.
