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Mentoring Youth
An Overview of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County
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DO GOOD. FEEL GOOD.
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Mission Statement
To strengthen the community by connecting people with opportunities to serve, operating direct service volunteer programs, building capacity for effective volunteering, and participating in strategic partnerships that meet community needs.
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HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY
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The Volunteer Center
• Private Non-Profit• Non-Sectarian• Host and Primary Setting
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BERGEN MENTORSMentoring YouthMentoring Moms
• Mentoring Youth adult men and women serve as
friends/role models to youth with behavioral
emotional and social challenges.
• Mentoring Moms adult women who help struggling mothers
with guidance in parenting and life skills.
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Volunteer Center Programs • Volunteer Services – connect individuals • Chore Service – minor household repairs to seniors• Bergen LEADS – 10 month leadership program• Bergen Mentors – Mentoring Moms/Mentoring Youth• All Wrapped Up – “wish list” at holiday season
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Mentoring Youth
• Mentoring program for children 5-18 • Who are the Mentors???• Adult men and women who provide friendship
and support through weekly interactions.
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Eligibility Requirements
By Referral Only
70-75% of referrals are through DCP&P Community-Based Organizations (CBO) Private Mental Health Professionals Hospitals or Mental Health Clinics Schools
Must be a Bergen County Resident Must be between ages of 5-18 years
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Funding Sources
70% of support comes from DCP&P
30% comes from government grants and private donations
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Mentor Training
1. Mentors must take a comprehensive training program
2. Mentors must complete extensive background check and screening
3. Mentors are then matched with a mentee4. Mentors commit to spend 2-3 hours per week for
one year
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The role of student intern Attend special functions Attend mentor trainings Assist office staff with paperwork Help organize special events OBSERVE!!!
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All the employees at the Volunteer Center help out at special events
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It’s Always All About the Children!!!