Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Wedgwood is a private, non-profit, Christian agency serving children and families who have difficult family situations to face. Restoring Hope and offering positive role modeling to these children is a privilege that can be life changing for them. Mentoring is a benefit to the child and hopefully to the Mentor. Commitment in the relationship should be 6-9 months and contact with the child 1 hour minimum weekly. Many children have no family involvement.
Mentoring gives a child something to look forward to, knowing that someone cares for the details of their lives. It brings hope and a listening ear for them. This does not require counseling in that they each have a Master's level therapist to deal with deep personal issues. To be a friend who is committed to the relationship, as a friend, is essential to the child.

Volunteers must be age 18. Commitment is 6-9 months, spending one hour weekly with a child. Must have transportation to Wedgwood.
There is orientation and training classes available, with the schedule listed in the quarterly newsletter to Volunteers. One hour interview and tour, screening through child abuse and criminal history registries, 2 personal references and one professional reference is required. Mentoring can be unique for each child and Mentor, together they can decide on activities and time spent together.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Wedgwood Christian Services

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Children (5-12) 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) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Mentoring Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Recreational Activities / Sports

Contact Person: Molly Guillaume, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3300 36th ST SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (See a map)

Directions:

Going South on the East Beltline, cross 28th street, turn right on 36th St, go west to Schaffer Rd. Wedgwood is on the left side/ corner of Schaffer and 36th St. Going east on 44th St. toward the airport, turn left on Schaffer Rd. Go one mile to 36th St. Wedwood is on the right corner of Schaffer and 36th St. East on 28th st. to Woodland Mall area. Turn right or south on Schaffer Rd.(just south of Woodland Mall), until you reach 36th St. Wedgwood is on the left side of the corner of Schaffer and 36th St.