Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Positive, adult role models are needed for one-on-one mentoring relationships with children in all 19 of our Norwalk Public Schools. Adult mentors spend one hour per week throughout the school year meeting with the child with whom they are matched reading, playing games, working on the computer, going outside or just talking. At the high school level, mentors are exploring career interests and discussing college plans with their mentees. Adult mentors act as friends and supporters for identified students on the brink of success. The Norwalk Mentor Program is a school-based Program, so all meetings must take place during the school day at the school site.

Mentors must be 18 or older and undergo a background check to be considered. Mentors must also attend a training before being matched with a student.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Norwalk Mentor Program

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Individual

Contact Person: Jackie Effren, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

125 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 (See a map)

Directions:

The Norwalk Mentor Program Office is located in the Norwalk City Hall building on East Avenue, Norwalk. Take I95 to Exit 16, East Avenue, take a left off ramp if traveling northbound and a right off ramp if traveling southbound. After passing the light at the southbound exit ramp, count two more lights and take a right at the light at Sunset Hill - look for Norwalk City Hall and Concert Hall on the right side. Enter first driveway on right off Sunset Hill and proceed to the back of building and Main Entrance.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: East Norwalk - MetroNorth Rail Station on East Avenue,   Walk distance (in minutes): 15 mins.   Nearest Bus Stop: Wheels Bus stops on East Avenue., 5 mins. minute walk

Web Site: http://www.hscct.org/mentor

Last updated on July 30, 2009