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This position is suitable for: Individuals
Position description
Can you become a real live Action Hero for a child in need? Discover the hero in your heart and become a mentor in Villa Maria's Therapeutic Mentoring Program. Caring adult role models are needed to mentor children, ages 7 to 14. The children live at Villa Maria and/or attend our special education school because they have had problems at home, at school, or in the community. Located in Timonium, the children at Villa Maria come from neighborhoods, both nearby and across the state of Maryland, to be treated for emotional problems. Some of the children have been neglected and abused and have no one who comes to visit. The children are anxiously awaiting that one special person who will become that loyal, trusted friend they can count on no matter what happens: their mentor. Can you commit for one year and give an hour a week to a child? As a mentor, you'll provide one-on-one attention in either the School Program or the Residential Program. Mentors are provided with orientation, printed materials, training, and opportunities to network with other mentors as well, as regular contact with the Mentor Coordinator.Hours or times of day volunteers are needed: Must be able to commit at least one hour per week for at least one year. Evenings and weekends.
Special skills required or recommended for this position: Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. All prospective candidates must pass background checks, complete orientation, and attend special trainings.
To volunteer for this position, or for more information, contact: Lauren Porter at 410.252.4700.x.204 or e-mail lporter@cc-md.org
This volunteer position is open at: Villa Maria Residential Treatment Center
in: Baltimore County
Details:
Can't decide? Have questions about any or all of our volunteer opportunities? Contact our volunteer coordinator Patricia Newman, 410.547.5553, volunteer@cc-md.org.
