Saturday, October 28, 2006

Blogging 24+ Ways to Make a Difference - LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES @ CLUSTER - Westchester Mediation Center STRIDES Mentoring Program

Blogging 24+ Ways to Make a Difference - LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES @ CLUSTER - Westchester Mediation Center STRIDES Mentoring Program is part of a series entitled: "Blogging 24+ ways to make a difference on Make A Difference Day and year-round." The local and international volunteer opportunities included in this series were compiled by:

Shannon Cobb, Deputy Director, The Volunteer Center of United W ay
280 N. Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY10530, USA
TEL (01) 914-227-9313 / FAX (01) 914-948-3032
www.volunteer-center.org/

Agency Information:

  • Agency Name: CLUSTER - Westchester Mediation Center STRIDES Mentoring Program
  • Agency Address: 20 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10704 USA
  • Mission: The mission of Cluster is to provide services and programs that will assist individuals and families in Yonkers and other parts of Westchester County, to build a better future for them and their communities. We are concerned about providing quality, cutting edge services. The thrust of all of our programs is the empowerment of individuals, families and communities to fulfill their dreams and potentials.

Contact Information:

  • Contact Name: Lakesha Wallace
  • Contact Title: Coordinator of Mentoring
  • Contact Email: STRIDESMentoring AT aol DOT com
  • Contact Phone: (01) 914-963-6500 ext 252
  • Web Site:

Job(s) Listed By Above Agency:

1) Job Title: Mentor

  • Job Location: Yonkers
  • Job Description: New mentoring program in Yonkers, modeled after Big Brothers and Big Sisters, is now recruiting volunteers to be matched with youth ages 9-15 from low-income families. These children have expressed interest in the program and look forward to developing a friendship with an adult. Mentors must be 21 and able to commit to their mentee for at least one year for 6-8 hours a month.
  • Minimum Age for Volunteer: 21
  • Minimum Age for youth accompanied by a parent or chaperone: 21
  • Other Qualifications:
  • Training Provided:
  • Time Range of Job: Ongoing
  • Days Available: All Days
  • Times Available: All

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