Monday, April 30, 2012

Make a difference...Mentor!

Forest Park Street School is currently accepting applications for its mentoring initiative which focuses on preparing youth to transition from adolescence to adulthood. 

Types of Volunteer Opportunities:
-One on One and Group Mentoring
-Workshop Facilitators
-Tutors
-Advisory Board Members

Program Highlights:
-Monthly life skills training:  goal setting, spiritual enrichment, public speaking, problem solving/conflict resolution, etiquette, leadership, economic empowerment, image building, personal branding
-Exposure to cultural activities & field trips
-Post secondary education and/or career placement

Requirements/Time Commitment:
-21 years or older
-Background screening
-Commit to 15 month minimum
-Spend a minimum of 8 hours or one day per month one-on-one with mentee
-Communicate with mentee weekly
-Attend an initial two hour training session
-Attend mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups and program recognition events

For more information, contact Paula Palmer Green at 404-363-9600 or paulapalmergreen@gmail.com.

Location:
Forest Park Street School
260 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30298
www.fpss.org

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction”.
John C. Crosby Mentor
 

The Radloff Middle School Mentoring Program
Cordially invites you to Attend
A Mentoring Luncheon
When: May 11, 2012
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Louise Radloff MS
3939 shackleford Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
Please rsvp Kizzie or Donna at 678-245-3417

Friday, April 13, 2012

Aging Related Projects--Volunteers Needed!!!

The Division of Aging Services has reached out to us about the critical need of volunteers for aging related projects. These projects can range from nursing home visits, delivering meals, preparing meals, or administrative work. The aging population is growing every day and they need your help! Please contact Cynthia Dunn at chdunn@dhr.state.ga.us if you'd like to get matched with an agency in need!