Mentor a Child or Teen

About the role

Compeer is a 50-year-old, community-based program that uses the power of human connection to help those living with mental illness and behavioral health challenges reach their full potential. Caring volunteers and staff help individuals identify and develop strengths, reducing isolation and feelings of loneliness, and shatter the stigma around mental health. "MAKE A FRIEND, CHANGE TWO LIVES." It is as simple as being a friend.

Responsibilities

• Spend four hours a month with a youth in our community who has a mental health challenge
• Provide guidance and support as a supplement to mental health treatment
• Help individuals identify and develop strengths
• Reduce isolation and feelings of loneliness through one-to-one mentoring relationships

Qualifications

• Willingness to be a friend to a youth with mental health challenges
• Availability of at least four hours per month

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support
• Free and low-cost activities for you and your Compeer Friend, including tickets to local sporting events, shows, and amusement parks

Schedule

Four hours per month (flexible)