McCullum Youth Court Mentor Project
The McCullum Youth Court Mentor Project is recruiting committed, caring
adults to mentor 12-14 year old youth offenders, in Oakland, who have
been successfully diverted out of the traditional justice system.
MYC mentors must be :
- At least 21 years of age
- Live in the Bay Area
- Mentors serve as role models and companions and MUST be available
to meet with their mentees a minimum of 2-5 hours every week.
- Make a serious 1 year commitment to the Mentor Project
Mentors will receive 20-30 hours of training, in February, prior to being
matched with a youth in March. The training is designed to provide insight
on effective relationship building techniques, orient mentors to the Juvenile
Justice system., and explore issues of self-awareness, youth development,
and multi-culturalism. Ongoing training will be provided quarterly. Mentors
will receive continuous support from the Mentor Project Coordinator including
meetings, ongoing training and monthly support groups.
For more information please contact:
Wendy Worms, Mentor Project Coordinator
510-832-5858, ext 308
Wendy@youthcourt.org
The ideal mentor candidate:
· Enjoys youth and youth centered activities and believes in youth
potential
· Likes to learn new things
· Is dependable, consistent and honest
· Is flexible, patient and can tolerate disappointment
· Is non-judgmental and culturally aware
· Shows sensitivity toward others
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