| Last updated on August 21, 2008 |
Be a mentor to an adolescent girl, aged 12-18, who would benefit from a meaningful connection with a positive adult. We are asking mentors to spend at least two hours weekly with the girl in order to establish a relationship and develop trust. Playing games/cards or working on a project at the group home is often an easy and comfortable way to initiate a relationship. As comfort develops, mentors are encouraged to spend time with girls in the community, pursuing interests the girl and mentor may have in common. Initial two hour orientation and training is provided by our Education Coordinator, Jen Gould. Once mentoring relationships are established, mentors maintain ongoing contact with individual girl's case managers at group home. This opportunity is sponsored by: Our House for Girls
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Holiday time |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Individual |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Large Group (11+) |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Advocacy |
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Recreational Activities / Sports |
| Companionship |
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Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Children & Youth |
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Mentoring Services |
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Contact Person:
Susan Lavallee, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Address:
Directions:
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From Portsmouth Traffic Circle, take Spaulding Turnpike North, to Exit 9. Go right off the exit. At the lights, go right onto Central Avenue. Continue down Central Avenue, past Wentworth Douglas Hospital on your left. Our House is the big, yellow house on the right side of Central Avenue, across from St. Charles Catholic Church.
Nearest Bus Stop: Wiggins Funeral Home, 3-5 minute walk |
Web Site: None specified
Miscellaneous Information
| Give minimum age for this opportunity (when unaccompanied by an adult). |
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Adult females (minimum age 21)
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| Will you accept any youth between ages 12-17 if accompanied by an adult? |
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No
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| Will you accept youth under 12 for this opportunity if accompanied by an adult? |
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No
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| Does this opportunity require specific skills? |
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Yes
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| Can this opportunity be performed from the volunteer's home? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity's site wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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