We're seeking individuals to provide our inpatient youth with a one-to-one mentoring relationship with a fully screened, adult volunteer. Mentors can contribute significantly in helping youngster to feel better about themselves.

Mentors are kind, concerned adult volunteers who offer youth support, guidance and encouragement. Mentors provide the presence of a positive , caring adult role model.

The primary role of the mentor is to develop a positive connection with the youth through planned weekly contact. Included also is the participation with youth at recreation events offered on site at Brooklyn Children's Center.

Mentors are supervised by the treatment team and work closely to help build child's self esteem in meeting their treatment goals.

Volunteers must meet with Coordinator of Family Services to discuss areas of interest. All must complete Volunteer Service Application Form and State Clearance register form. Brooklyn Children's center will forward clearance form to the New York State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. No applicant can volunteer at this site until they are cleared by New York State central registry. Expect 4 to 6 weeks response time for clearance notification. Once cleared, volunteers receive confidentiality training coordinated by New York State Office of Mental Health.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Brooklyn Children's Center

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning Afternoon X X X X X Evening

Monthly

Adults (18-54) Unpaid Interns Individual

Contact Person:
Ronald Humphries, Coordinator Of Family Services, (718) 221-4500, (email)

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Address:

1819 Bergen Street Brooklyn, NY 11233 (See a map)

Directions:

By Car from the East: Atlantic Ave to Saratoga Ave. Make left turn on Saratoga ave. Continue one street block and make right turn on Pacific Ave. Continue two street blocks then make left turn on to Ralph Ave.Make left turn on to Bergen Street continue straight to the facility gate. By Car from the West: Atlantic Avenue to Ralph Ave, turn right on to Ralph Ave. Turn left on to Bergen street, continue straight to the facility gate. By Car from the Jackie Robinson Parkway: Exit at the end of the Parkway and proceed straight to Atlantic Ave- Turn right. Atlantic ave to Saratoga Ave- see above by Car from the East   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: C train to Ralph Ave,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 -10min   Nearest Bus Stop: B 47 to Bergen & Ralph, 2 min minute walk

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:

11233

Miscellaneous Information

Borough
	Brooklyn
Volunteer Shifts
	Monday thru Friday 3:00-6:00pm