Mentor Job Description

POSITION: Kids 'n Kinship Mentor, individuals, couples and families can apply to mentor a child.
SKILLS REQUIRED:

Ability to love and care about children in a nonjudgmental manner.

Ability to accept a child as they are.

Basic friendship skills such as being reliable, accepting, listening, and suggesting.

DUTIES: Responsible for initiating weekly contacts with the child.

Consistency in meeting dates; planning outings with the child; contacting the child with changes in meeting plans.

Maintain ongoing contact/consultations with the Kinship Coordinator- sharing concerns, highlights, and ideas.

PURPOSE:

Develop a positive relationship with a child to reduce isolation, and prevent/reduce at-risk behaviors.

TIME REQUIRED:  One to four hours per week. (Time will vary depending on the type of contact/activity planned.) 
LENGTH OF COMMITMENT: One year or more.
TRAINING: Kids 'n Kinship training session, ongoing support and consultation with staff.
BENEFITS: Personal growth.

Experience the rewards of making a difference in a child's life.



Our Mission

Kids 'n Kinship's Mission is to provide friendships to children ages 5-16 who are in need of a positive role model


Kids 'n Kinship
14870 Granada Avenue #127
Apple Valley MN, 55124
952-892-6368