Volunteer/Mentor

Roles & Responsibilities

• Build a positive relationship with mentees based on trust, caring, unconditional regard, and individual strengths and needs.
• Provide training on various skills.
• Meet with small groups once per month or more depending on availability.
• Attend and participate in monthly Mentor Supervision meetings, as well as work related trainings and events as mandated by YFT.
• Aid students in problem solving and provide a creative outlet.
• Consult with Mentor Coordinator for guidance and direction for emergency and/or high risk situations.
• Must have good oratory skills due to possibility of testifying in court cases.
• All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720) and the Office of Human Rights according to standard 22 VAC 40-151-820.
• Attendance at all training mandated by YFT.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO or Supervisors.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma with 2-3 years relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate with children/adolescents openly and nonjudgmentally.
• Ability to establish relationships based on equal responsibility and respect.
• Practical problem-solving skills and ability to suggest options and alternatives, as well as display a high level of sensitivity to persons of different educational, economic, cultural, or racial backgrounds.
• Must pass FBI/CPS background checks, and current negative TB screening, and be seven years older than your audience.