Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Foundation sponsors a one-on-one Mentoring Program for at risk Framingham High School teens. The students are recommended by school counselors as being most in need of an adult guide and role model. Mentors commit to spend a minimum of 8 hours per month in face to face activities with their Mentee, for at least 1 year. Mentors are trained and supported by Foundation staff. Goal program has Mentees establish and achieve 3,6,12 and 24 month goals around community service, their academics, career options, personal fitness and family relationships. The Foundation presents goal achievement awards, including lap top computers. Scholarships are granted at high school graduation to help offset cost of post-secondary education.

Requirements of volunteers: 21 years of age, high school graduate, high moral character, commitment to make a positive impact on a teenager's life, agree to a criminal history check.

This opportunity is sponsored by: The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Minorities Low-income / Poverty Students We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays 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 Advocacy Counseling / Information Support

Contact Person: Lowell Mazie, Executive Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

115 A Street Framingham, MA 01701 (See a map)

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

Last updated on October 27, 2009