Last updated on June 26, 2008

We have two mentoring programs that are in need of committed volunteers:

Elementary school program: Make a difference in the life of elementary or middle school-aged youth of promise in the Greater Boston area, who may be in foster care. The goal is to build a friendship with the youth and family, providing the social and emotional support necessary for success.

LINKS: Learning INdepedence Knowing Support: Offer a positive and consistent relationship with an adolescent from our Pre-Independent-Living girls’ program in Malden or our boys’ program in Dorchester, or our Independent Living program, who is “aging out” of state care. Assist in easing this young adult into adulthood, and provide continued support even if they leave a group or foster home. These are a hearty group of older teens who are trying to succeed with a history of challenges.

We're looking for adults who are caring, responsible, dedicated, patient, enjoy being with young people, open to the values and opinions of others and can expose them to fun, positive, and eye-opening experiences.

A commitment to meet with your mentee 4 hours a week for one full year and attend a bimonthly support and training group meeting is required. Training will be provided by the agency.

Volunteers should be able to meet the mentee in their home community, whether it is Cambridge, Malden, Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, etc., which are almost all near the T.
All volunteers must be a minimum of 18 and must pass a CORI.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Cambridge Family & Children's Service (CFCS)

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Young Adults (18-25) Youth

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekends Weekly

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Children & Youth Mentoring Services

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Companionship

Opportunity Type

United Way Partner Opportunities

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Contact Person:
Lisa Katz, Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

60 Gore St. Cambridge, MA 02141 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Lechmere-Green Line or Kendall--Red Line,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Lechmere (#69 bus from Harvard Sq.), 5 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Boston Cambridge Malden Medford

Web Site: http://www.helpfamilies.org

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	No
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	No
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	No
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	No
Please Choose an Impact Area
	Youth (Ages 6-17)

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