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Mentor a Teen, Make a Difference! (age 20+) Referral
Male mentors needed! The Washington County Juvenile Department Mentoring Program supports the success of at-risk youth by providing them with positive one on one relationships with a caring adult.
Want experience working with youth or to just make a difference? The Washington County Juvenile Department is seeking caring adults to mentor at-risk youth ages 12-17. Mentors will spend 8 hours per month with their youth for a minimum of six months. Volunteers also have the opportunity to learn about the juvenile justice system, observe court, and go on ride along's with probation officers.
This is an opportunity to gain experience working with at-risk youth while making a difference in the life of a young person.
Volunteers have the opportunity to teach youth new skills, expose them to new opportunities, and to change the direction of their lives. All volunteers can also gain skills in working with youth while learning about the juvenile justice system.
Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 20 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.
Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Children & Youth Education, Justice & Legal Services
Offenders/Ex-offenders
Caring for People
Age Minimum (with Adult): 20+, Minimum Age:20+
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