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Originally Posted by Gina
That is truly wonderful and like Janet said you are a special person. I have worked in the public school system as a paraprofessional, I worked with Special Ed children one on one . Where exactly are you looking to mentor? Or are you looking to foster a needy child?
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Thanks. How wonderful you gave your time to a special child(ren)!! We have a local program here in town. They match you up w/ a child who has the same interests and are both matched up being compatible. The program is to be a positive influence w/ in the childs life. The child comes from a broken home, no siblings to share time w/, etc. The matching up takes place after a background check is done on the volunteer (myself) and they find a child they feel would be best suited. It could take place quickly or there might be a long wait find a best suited child.
They have volunteer's from college students, adults as myself w/ a lot of time on their hands, grandparents, or even couples. I am sure my husband will take place being w/ me and this child as he LOVES kids and visa versa.
You just "hang" out with the child w/ hopes of bring something positive and reassuring to the child. The visits are usually weekly or more, depending on your own schedule. You can either visit with the child in a public community center with others, or take the child and plan "outtings" with them.
I am so very excited to get started and matched w/ a child. My desires are to be matched with a girl 8-11 years of age. I have many ideas and hopes as to what this child and myself will do, I just hope it all works out. My greater hopes are to make a difference in a childs life. It means a great deal to me.
I will know more once I get further along in the program.