Connected to Organization --- not set --- Opportunity Title Description <ul> <li>Imagine LA Volunteer Mentors serve as friends, partners, and companions for parents and children who have experienced homelessness and are now housed.</li> <li><strong>COVID-19 PIVOT</strong>: As we all cope with the COVID-19 crisis, the health and security of our families, mentors, and staff is our top priority. As such, we have pivoted our Mentorship program to be FULLY VIRTUAL for the duration of the crisis. This includes shifting to VIRTUAL platforms for our training sessions, family & kickoff meetings, and all mentor-mentee interactions. When local and national health guidelines are lifted, mentors and mentees will start/continue in-person activities.</li> <li><strong>Mentor Eligibility</strong>: 21 years or older; Live in Greater Los Angeles; Believe in the power of relationships; Interested in helping families meet their goals</li> <li><strong>The Mentor Experience</strong>: One-on-one relationship-building and mentoring activities with a youth (ages 5 & older) or adult mentee (e.g., trips to the beach, help with science project, budgeting or resumé writing); Ongoing support and resources from Imagine LA Family Team Manager; Other volunteer opportunities with Imagine LA (optional)</li> <li><strong>The Mentor Commitment</strong>: Mandatory background check; Twice monthly visits with your mentee (1-2 hours each) (4-6 hours per month); Twice monthly text/email/call with your mentee (off-weeks) (30 min per month); Twice monthly Mentor Team Conference Calls with your Family Team Manager (1 hour per month); Communication with Imagine LA (30 min per month); Quarterly potluck-style meetings with the family & Family Team Manager (2 hours per quarter); Total: 6-8 hours per month for 12-18 months</li> <li><strong>Volunteer Benefits</strong>: It feels great!; Networking opportunities; Free background check; Be an agent of long-term change; Learn about homelessness & poverty; Transformative vs. transactional volunteering; Develop new skills & relationships</li> <li><strong>What's Next</strong>: Visit https://action.imaginela.org/mentor_application to complete our Mentor Application.</li> </ul> Link to Learn More Text for Learn More Button Ways to Help Tags Type - In-person or Virtual plus other(s) In-person Virtual Answer Calls Collect Donations Delivery Food Distribution Food Packing Foster Animals Hotline Staff Indoor Maintenance Note Writing Other Outdoor Phone Calling Project-based Proofreading Research Skills-based Tech Support Tutoring Writing Ages 12-15 16-18 55+ Adults (18+) Child with Adult Children (5-12) Groups Corporate Teams Families Groups (10+) Groups (2-10) Individuals How Often One-time Ongoing Recurring Training Formal None On-site Skilled When Anytime Evenings Weekdays Weekends -- Parent -- Add New Keep Visible Until:
