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Volunteer Position: Mentor
- Dallas County
Agency: Texas
Youth Commission
Population
Served: Kids in TYC Facilities
General summary of volunteer project:
To form a trusting relationship in which the student can seek
personal guidance for future decisions, values, morals and goals. The
student's self-image is positively impacted.
Time commitment: Hours per week:
2
Hours per month: 8
Length of commitment:
Minimum of 6 months
Location: 5415
Maple Ave., #225, Dallas, TX 75235 (Mapsco #31B-M)
Specific volunteer responsibilities:
- Consistent weekly visits offering friendship, advice and guidance.
- Share personal struggles and experiences to favorably influence
students' decision-making abilities.
- Provide information on career choices, school goals and family
values.
Volunteer qualifications:
- Completion off Texas Youth Commission basic orientation and
certification.
- Willingness to work individually with an assigned student.
- Exhibit maturity and responsible behavior at all times.
- Observe and encourage appropriate personal limitations.
Training required:
- Basic orientation and certification process to Texas Youth
Commission.
- In-service training offered on a monthly basis. Classes should be
attended as needed.
- Volunteer may request additional training at any time in specific
areas.
Required training provided at: Texas Youth Commission
Facilities
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