Volunteer Opportunity Details:

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+)

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