Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Adult volunteers will spend quality time with a child for at least one hour per week for at least one year. In programs that are school-based, the volunteer will be doing specific activities during the school day. In community-based programs, the volunteer will engage in activities which are mutually decided on with the mentee.

Volunteer must be committed and available to the child on a weekly basis for one year. Each mentoring program provides a detailed orientation and training on the expectations of being an adult mentor to a child.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Mobius, The Mentoring Movement

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+) Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Children (5-12) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Mentoring Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Mentoring

Contact Person: Tracy MacLean, Program Coordinator, (802) 658-1888, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

431 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

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

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Program Coordinators
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Many
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	1 hour per week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	n/a
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	Depends On Program
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	n/a
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Other (please complete question 9A)
Additional screening procedures required
	Fingerprinting sometimes required.
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on March 10, 2009