Mentoring programs
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VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re looking for people 18 or older who have a clean driving record, valid car insurance and no criminal record.
We also ask for:
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A nine-month minimum commitment to the program
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Keeping regular meetings with the youth (about once a week for two to three hours)
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Demonstrating values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
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Sharing skills, time and interests with youth
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Communicating with the program staff monthly
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Sharing relationship accomplishments and concerns with parent(s)
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Sharing in costs of weekly outings with the youth
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Help choose fun activities
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PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Live within MIAMI
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Encourage and support the relationship between your child and the volunteer
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Communicate with the program staff monthly with periodic written evaluations of program
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Share relationship accomplishments and concerns with the volunteer mentor
Become A Mentor
To ensure mentors and their matches have the best experience possible, we recruit, screen and train mentors. We also provide ongoing support of the relationship and coordinate monthly group activities.
Matches meet once a week for two to three hours. They plan activities together and share their skills, time and interests with each other.
Brother/Sister is open to all families and youth ages 6 to 14 in the MIAMI area.
There are no income guidelines or fees to participate.
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YOUTH RESPONSIBILITIES
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Help choose fun activities
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Be open with parent(s) and volunteer about your experiences and feelings
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Share information on scheduled activities with parents