New Youth Perspectives
New Youth Perspectives
Could you afford to take just 1% of your time each week to make a world of difference in one kid's life? That's right, it only takes 1 1/2 hours per week to spend time completing homework, volunteering, hiking, practicing sports, cooking, building/repairing things, reading, playing music or going to local places of interest like libraries, malls, museums, parks, fairs, etc. with this NYP mentoring program for Eastern European youth in Clark County. These kids, who are ages 12 to 18, have emigrated from former Soviet republics, thus causing them to struggle to learn English, get good grades at school, make friends, develop life skills, and assimilate into their communities; they really need your help to succeed! Be a mentor--make a difference!GOAL/MISSION:
To provide refugge/immigrant youth with a comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate mentoring program designed to improve engagement in school and community, and increase communication regarding cultural barriers between families and community origanizations..
To provide refugge/immigrant youth with a comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate mentoring program designed to improve engagement in school and community, and increase communication regarding cultural barriers between families and community origanizations..
WHO IS MENTORED?
Male and female youth in Clark County, ages 12-18, who are from Eastern European countries.
CURRENT NUMBER OF MENTORS/MENTEES:
15 matches
Male and female youth in Clark County, ages 12-18, who are from Eastern European countries.
CURRENT NUMBER OF MENTORS/MENTEES:
15 matches
WHO CAN BE A MENTOR?
American adult (age 18 and up) volunteers who have graduated from high school. No language or mentoring experience necessary, but it is appreciated.
American adult (age 18 and up) volunteers who have graduated from high school. No language or mentoring experience necessary, but it is appreciated.
TRAINING REQUIRED:
One-on-one informational interview and a three-hour intensive cross-cultural orientation that goes into specifics about understanding and working with the Slavic culture as well as the ins and outs of mentoring.
One-on-one informational interview and a three-hour intensive cross-cultural orientation that goes into specifics about understanding and working with the Slavic culture as well as the ins and outs of mentoring.
TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED: Less than 1% of your time! That means only 1.5 hours per week, and it can be spent doing the activities you already love by sharing in hobbies or interests with a youth! Best of all, you can be totally flexible with when you make that time, as it’s just between you and your mentee.
CURRENT WAITING LIST:
15 kids are currently on a waiting list. Presently, there is an even greater need for male life coaches (mentors) for all the energetic young boys...so MEN, it’s time to step up!
15 kids are currently on a waiting list. Presently, there is an even greater need for male life coaches (mentors) for all the energetic young boys...so MEN, it’s time to step up!
LOCATION:
Near you! We will match you with a kid who lives a short distance to your house so you won’t have far to travel.
Near you! We will match you with a kid who lives a short distance to your house so you won’t have far to travel.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Don’t forget the Russian-American “Soberiha” Folk Festival in August at Point Paradise Park in Ridgefield, WA. (Take the La Center exit from I-5.)