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Mentor for Tuesday's Children

Everyone deserves a mentor. But when a child has lost a parent or sibling following military service, that need for another trusted adult is powerful. This is where Tuesday’s Children steps in to help connect a young person with a screened, trained adult mentor who is committed to being a positive agent of change in the life of a child. Our nationwide program matches youth with mentors who share common interests, personality traits and so much more. Our mentoring pairs spend several hours a month together, whether virtually, in-person or a hybrid of the two. While the Tuesday’s Children team will provide some ideas for activities – such as volunteering, preparing a meal, gaming, painting, taking a field trip or attending sporting or arts events – the decision of how to spend time together is up to the mentor and child. A thorough selection and training process ensures volunteers who are committed to the unique needs of bereaved children are prepared for their mentoring role. These dedicated volunteers are supported and nurtured by a professional staff to ensure a safe, caring environment for the youth, and a positive experience for the mentor, as well. AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT- Commitment to developing a supportive relationship with a child between the ages of 6-18 who lost a parent or sibling by post 9/11 military service. COMMITMENT TIME- Community-based (In person): Minimum of one-year commitment; every two weeks; 3-4 hours per visit. E-Mentoring: Minimum of one-year commitment; live chatting weekly; 4-8 hours per month QUALIFICATIONS- • Sincere desire to be personally involved with a child to help him or her achieve their potential; • Ability to communicate with children openly and nonjudgmentally; • Strong listening skills; • Ability to establish a relationship based on equal responsibility and respect; • Interest in the needs and concerns of children experiencing grief/bereavement; • Sensitivity to persons of different educational, economic, cultural, sexual identities and orientations or racial backgrounds. RESPONSIBILITIES- • Make a minimum of a one-year commitment to developing and maintaining a mentor relationship with a child; • Attend basic mentor training/orientation before being matched with a child; • Attend ongoing mentor trainings annually and/or support sessions, as scheduled by the Mentoring Director; • Meet with mentee on a regular basis to establish a positive and trusting relationship, whether that is in person or virtually as an e- mentor. All meetings are either in the mentee's home with guardian supervision or in the local community and NOT in the mentor's home; • Assist mentee in problem solving regarding life issues that may arise and/or may interfere with them achieving success; • Contact Mentoring Staff twice a month to discuss progress of relationship; • Complete evaluations/surveys as requested • Have fun!!

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Age Minimum (with Adult): 21+, Minimum Age:21+

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