Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Family & Children's Agency is looking for volunteers willing to make a long term commitment (minimum of 1 year) to mentor a youth in need of positive attention. Mentors commit to meeting one-on-one with a specific child each week (days and times are flexible and may vary week to week). Mentors are positive role models who provide children the opportunity to experience various activities, understand others' perspectives & lifestyles, and explore new interests. Mentors are truly "Big Friends" and are encouraged to do what friends do: go hiking with their mentee, play sports, bake cookies, go to the movies, pack a picnic and go to the beach, etc. FCA encourages free or low cost outings and often sponsors group activities and events where mentors can meet with other adults volunteering in the same capacity. Staff members provide support and supervision throughout the length of the mentoring relationship.

FCA has two mentoring programs for youth:

Project Friendship - established in 1974, Project Friendship matches adults with children age 6-14 who need a positive role model.

Junior Project Friendship - established in 1984, JPF matches Juniors & Seniors in High School with children 6-12 who need a positive role model.

*Volunteers who contact FCA via e-mail are encouraged to provide a phone number as we have had some difficulty with e-mails being returned to us.

Requirements include: genuine interest in children, a desire to help make the difference in a child's life and ability to make a weekly commitment. Diversity in race, age and experience is welcomed and appreciated. All volunteers must go through a screening process that involves background checks and interviews. A training is provided to all volunteers before starting the mentoring program.

Volunteers must have a special interest in children, be dedicated to their position as a mentor and communicate regularly with program staff. Note: once a match is made, mentors are expected to pick child up at child's home, visits will not be at agency's office.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Family and Children's Agency

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Mayx Holmes, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

9 Mott Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 (See a map)

Directions:

FCA is conveniently located in the heart of Norwalk, close to the Norwalk Library and Court House. Directions from I-95 or the Merritt Parkway can be found on www.familyandchildrensagency.org FCA offices are on the 4th floor at 9 Mott Avenue. Other offices include: FCA's South Norwalk Office at 149 Water Street, FCA's HomeCare Plus Office at 137 East Avenue, FCA's Project Reward Program at 165 Flax Hill Road and other Adoption Centers.   Nearest Bus Stop: Wheels Bus, in front on library on Mott St. and West Ave., 1 minute minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Darien New Canaan Norwalk Weston Westport Wilton
Counties:		Fairfield
Zip codes:		06820,   06830,   06850,   06851,   06852,   06853,   06854,   06880,   06897