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Volunteer Position: Guide-A-Long Mentor

Agency: Dallas County Juvenile Dept.

Population Served: Juvenile Delinquents

General summary of volunteer project:  One of the most common factors in DCJD youth's lives is an absence of a caring significant adult in their lives. The Juvenile Department would like to attempt to assist in filling this gap for our young population. A mentor is a trusted and faithful individual who listens, supports and guides on a consistent basis over a defined period of time.

Time commitment: Hours per week: 1 - 2 hrs.  
Hours per month: 10 - 12

Length of commitment: According to mentor/mentee's schedule

Specific volunteer responsibilities:

1. Commit to 6 months or length of youth's probation.
2. Make in person or phone contact once a week.
3. Be a friend, listener, supporter and guide.
4. Have an outing once a month.
5. Report and communicate with staff.

Volunteer qualifications:

1. Likes teenagers.
2. Patience.
3. Excellent listener.
4. Reliable.
5. Role model.
6. Be a friend.
7. Able to tap resources.

Training required:

1. 7 hour general training provided by volunteer coordinator.
2. 3 hour specific training provided by mentor coordinator.
3. Orientation with probation officer.
4. Yearly in-service training.

Required training provided at: Offered every six weeks at Dallas County Juvenile Dept., 2600 Lone Star, Dr., Dallas TX 75212 (Mapsco #43V)

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