Volunteer Opportunities for Western Connecticut

In partnership with United Way of Western Connecticut

One on One Mentor Program
The goal of this program is to match Volunteer Mentors with selected children & adolescents involved with DCF. Mentors can provide their mentees with the following:

 Be role models to children & young adults in DCF care.
 Link the mentee with appropriate community contacts.
 Offer support, strength and reassurance.
 Provide assistance as young adults prepare for independent living.

Background
 The Mentor Program began in March 2001 and is funded by The Department of Children and Families.

 Mentors are men and women that have a desire to help children & young adults currently involved with DCF.

 Prospective Mentees are youth ages 8-21.

Referrals

 The Department of Children and Families refers youth to the Mentor Program.

 Family and Children's Aid encourages adults who are interested in being a positive part in the lives of these children are encouraged to apply to become a mentor.

 The Program Coordinator interviews prospective Mentors. Thorough background checks are completed prior to matching the mentees with a mentor.

For additional information on the Mentor Program, please contact
Mentor Program Director: Jeanine Bona at 203-748-5689 x 307

MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO BE A MENTOR.
Training provided.
Background screening is required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Family & Children's Aid, Inc.

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekly

Contact Person:
Valerie Ventura, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Director, 203-748-5689, (email)

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Address:

75 West St. Danbury, CT 06810 (See a map)

Directions:

* I-84 West to exit 4 in Danbury * At light at the end of exit go left onto Lake Ave. Extension * Straight through the next 5 lights = 1.2 miles from the exit * After 5th light the 1st road on left is Harmony St. * We are the big white house on the corner of West & Harmony park on either street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: n/a   Nearest Bus Stop: less 1 mile, 5 minute walk