Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on June 25, 2009

Working closely with case managers, mentors are matched one on one or in teams (two or more individuals working together with one returning offender) with female women ex-offenders.

Mentors work with offenders to achieve success in the community by focusing on one or more of the following areas:

· Employment - Assisting with resume writing, application completion, practicing interview skills, discussing job ethics, communicating with co-workers and employers;

· Leisure and Recreational -Exploring and participating in positive and healthy community activities;

· Family Relationships- Discussing healthy communication, boundary setting and value systems;

· Social Interactions - Practicing and modeling techniques for successful interactions with peers, employers and authority figures.

· Relationship building with weekly contacts which are either face to face or via phone conversations.

· Mentor should commit to at least a three month commitment, providing guidance and support in the community.

A willingness to help ex-offenders successfully re-enter back into community life.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Beauty For Ashes-Aftercare Program

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+)

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Contact Person: Dolores Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

R.C. Family Resource Center Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (See a map)

Directions:

Between Haven and Archibald on Arrow Route.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Not sure   Nearest Bus Stop: Arrow Route / Archibald Ave., 5 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.beauty4myashes.org

Last updated on June 25, 2009

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