Do you want to make a difference?
Do you have a minimum 4 hours a month to commit?
Do you have a hobby that you would love to share?
Become a LIFE Mentor!
This role is a one-on-one volunteer opportunity for individuals to encourage and mentor clients in the community. Volunteer LIFE Mentor’s are encouraged to engage in social activities with LIFEDesigns clients that will encourage good health and wellness in the community while enhancing their mentee’s connection to the community. Our Community Engagement Coordinator will match you with a client to mentor that has similar likes, and help ensure a good match.
Activities are completely self-directed. Volunteers in this role will receive the support from the Community Engagement Coordinator least every month and as needed to ensure successful matching of Mentors and Mentees.
Being a LIFE Mentor doesn’t really require any specific skills, but skills that will increase successfulness of the candidate include:
- organization
- communication
- patience
- flexibility
- creativity
- having an open mind
Although becoming a LIFE Mentor does not require any specific skills, we do have some qualifications for our mentors:
- at least 18 years of age
- negative TB test
- acceptable criminal history
- acceptable driving record and proof of insurance if you will be transporting clients
- completion of orientation/training to be schedule once the above is complete
Contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Kristen King, at kking@lifedesignsinc.org for more information!
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