Tutor/Mentor
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.The background/clearance check can be done quite quickly, and we require 3 references and an interview. We can take care of all of this within one week.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Summer
Service hours
MorningAfternoon
Evening
Weekend
Available days/hours
Seven days a week, flexible but consistent hours of at least 2 hours per week.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Compassion, understanding and a desire to make a difference with a child.
CATEGORIES
EducationYouth (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)
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Arizonans for Children
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
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. Assist your mentee in developing academic and behavioral goals and setting rewards for the achievement of those goals
Population served
Youths in foster care in Maricopa County. Currently there are 11,000 youths in care in Arizona and almost 7,000 in Maricopa County.
Community need/impact
This role will help break the cycle of poverty and abuse. By working with a child one to one, you will improve their chances of successful education, encourage goal setting and help to change their lives and the lives of those connected with them.
Only 1% of foster youths ever complete college, the biggest impact on their further education choices comes about from having a trusted mentor. The role of tutor/mentor makes all the difference in the success of these youths.
