The Mentoring Empowerment Program, with the help of volunteer mentors, will assist and empower previously incarcerated individuals to re-connect with our community to make positive life choices.
The goal is to assist the re-entry population (prior non-violence convictions) to attain a greater quality of life by providing encouragement, problem solving, facilitating personal growth, develop healthy relationships, explore resources and network in the community.
The mentor can help an individual realize their unlimited potential and achieve positive results in their occupation, personal lives and community -- through one on one or group mentoring emphasizing communication, problem solving, connection to the community and building trust.
The Mentoring Empowerment Program developed by Old Pueblo Community Foundation is a new leading edge component of the Pima County Prisoner Re-Entry Partnership (PREP) to reduce recidivism.
MENTOR ROLE:
• Serve as a positive role model and friend.
• Develop communication skills - listening, support and trust.
• Build the relationship by participating in group activities.
• Strive for mutual respect.
• Build self-esteem and motivation.
• Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them.
TIME COMMITMENT:
• Make a six-month commitment.
• Spend a minimum of four hours per month one-to-one or in a
group setting with a mentee.
• Communicate with the mentee weekly.
• Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support
groups, and program recognition events.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Reside in the Tucson metropolitan/Pima County area.
• Be interested in working with previously incarcerated individuals.
• Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures.
• Be willing to complete the application and screening process.
• Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments.
• Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed.
• Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities.
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• Not use illicit drugs.
• Not use alcohol or controlled substances in an excessive or inappropriate manner.
• If a substance abuse problem has occurred in the past, the applicant must have completed a non-addictive period of at least one year.
DESIRABLE QUALITIES:
• Willing listener
• Encouraging and supportive
• Patient and flexible
• Tolerant and respectful of individual differences
BENEFITS:
• Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community and individual.
• Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals.
• Training sessions and group activities.
• Participation in a mentor support group.
• Mileage and expenses are tax deductible.
• Personal ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed.
• Mentee/mentor group activities, and participant recognition events.
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Address:
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4501 E. 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
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Directions:
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Agency located between Columbus Blvd. & Swan Road off E. 5th Street on northside of street.
Nearest Bus Stop: N. Belvedere Ave. & E. 5th Street, 3 minutes minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.oldpueblofoundation.org
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