More info on mentoring with 2-1-1 On the Go!
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Categories: Income, Basic Needs, Volunteerism, Advocacy, Giving, The LiveUnitedSEM Network
Categories: Income, Basic Needs, Volunteerism, Advocacy, Giving, The LiveUnitedSEM Network
2-1-1 On the Go! Mentoring
Purpose:
People facing homelessness are often lacking the necessary support that we take for granted such as family, friends, neighbors, and church community to name a few. Often the support they do have are individuals living a lifestyle they would rather steer clear of. We want to provide these individuals with positive people who can come alongside them in their efforts to get out of homelessness.
Your role:
· Build a friendship with a homeless individual who is motivated to find work and get off the street.
· Join with 2-1-1 On the Go! in our goal to get 60 people employed and 30 housed by September '09. Your main focus would be your mentee.
· Identify barriers your mentee is facing and advocate for those needs to be met by people in your network.
· Teach your mentee valuable skills that we take for granted such as basic computer skills, navigating the internet, using email, writing a resume, etc.
Time Commitment:
2-1-1 On the Go! mentors need to be able to commit to their mentee and be consistent. The minimum time commitment is 3 hours a week but you are free to commit more time to your mentee if you would like. You will meet with your mentee once a week face-to-face in a public area that you both agree on for as long as you feel comfortable or is necessary. The remainder of the time will be spent working your social network to find opportunities for your mentee and finding ways to get his or her needs met.
For more detailed information feel free to contact:
John Azoni - 2-1-1 On the Go! Homeless Outreach Associate
Work: 313-226-9203
Cell: 313-460-2714
Email: John.Azoni@LiveUnitedSEM.org
If you're interested in what else is going on at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, logon to LiveUnitedSEM.org and get plugged in.
Purpose:
People facing homelessness are often lacking the necessary support that we take for granted such as family, friends, neighbors, and church community to name a few. Often the support they do have are individuals living a lifestyle they would rather steer clear of. We want to provide these individuals with positive people who can come alongside them in their efforts to get out of homelessness.
Your role:
· Build a friendship with a homeless individual who is motivated to find work and get off the street.
· Join with 2-1-1 On the Go! in our goal to get 60 people employed and 30 housed by September '09. Your main focus would be your mentee.
· Identify barriers your mentee is facing and advocate for those needs to be met by people in your network.
· Teach your mentee valuable skills that we take for granted such as basic computer skills, navigating the internet, using email, writing a resume, etc.
Time Commitment:
2-1-1 On the Go! mentors need to be able to commit to their mentee and be consistent. The minimum time commitment is 3 hours a week but you are free to commit more time to your mentee if you would like. You will meet with your mentee once a week face-to-face in a public area that you both agree on for as long as you feel comfortable or is necessary. The remainder of the time will be spent working your social network to find opportunities for your mentee and finding ways to get his or her needs met.
For more detailed information feel free to contact:
John Azoni - 2-1-1 On the Go! Homeless Outreach Associate
Work: 313-226-9203
Cell: 313-460-2714
Email: John.Azoni@LiveUnitedSEM.org
If you're interested in what else is going on at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, logon to LiveUnitedSEM.org and get plugged in.
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