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Agencies serving children and youth
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General
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School/Tutoring | Mentoring
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ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, FORREST COUNTY (ARC)
Devoted to providing community-based services to individuals with mental retardation and to their families
Address:
65 Bonhomie Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 583-4251 or (601) 268-6983
Age Requirement: 18 years and up
Volunteer Activities: Assist with after-school care, assist with weekend respite programs, join the Buddy Program
Holiday Projects: Help with holiday dances and parties
Evening or Weekend: Weekend respite programs (men, women, and children)
Family and Group Projects: Improvements or projects at ARC house, respite programs, summer programs, holiday activities
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 2hr block
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
PINE BURR AREA COUNCIL
Prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law
Address:
1318 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-2326 Fax: (601) 582-5629
Web Site: www.pineburrscouting.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Program Hours : 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Age Requirement: 18 - retired
Volunteer Activities: training, teach merit badge and basic skills (training provided); help with calling parents; taking attendance; help with field trips; tutoring reading, math and science.
Material Needs: uniforms, books, t-shirts, backpacks, school supplies
Evening or Weekend Projects: once a month ( on Saturdays)
Family and Group Projects: Family (parent) trainings
Holiday Projects: Service projects
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): From one hour to 20 hours a week/month.
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DREAM OF HATTIESBURG, INC.
(Drug-free, Resources, Education, and Alternatives in Mississippi)
Dedicated to reducing problems caused by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse through the use of prevention strategies
Address:
Mailing Address:
200 West Pine Street P. O. Box 744
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39403-0744
Phone: (601) 545-2102
Fax: (601) 582-3110
DREAM Center (second site):
707 Hutchinson Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 544-1946
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (office); program times vary; Mon-Thu 2pm-6pm (DREAM Center)
Age Requirement: Elementary, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizens
Volunteer Activities: Supervise/assist with group activities or games, provide clerical help (answering phone, filing, typing), assist with special events/celebrations
Material Needs: Office supplies, craft supplies, games, refreshments for
meetings
Holiday Projects: Red Ribbon Campaign (October), Say Boo to Drugs (October), March on Drugs, Valentine Love Drive (canned food service project), Project Drug Free Prom-Graduation, Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness (December)
Evening or Weekend Projects: Youth events, parent programs, fund-raising projects, community garden service project
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning: (office); Afternoon & Evening: (Program Sites)
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): Varies with assignment
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GIRLS SCOUTS OF GULF PINES COUNCIL
To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy, competent, and resourceful citizens
Address:
500 North Hutchinson Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-582-1455 Fax: (601) 584-8017
(800) 524-9613
Web Site: www.gulfpines.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Age Requirements: 18 years and up
Volunteer Activities: We are always looking for enthusiastic people to be Girl Scout leaders. Being a Girl Scout leader is a wonderful way to make a difference in girls' lives. There are girls in your community who are anxious to become Girl Scouts but who have no leader. We provide you with the training you need to get started being a troop leader. You set your own hours based on your schedule. Girl Scouting is flexible! A troop can be as many as thirty girls or as few as ten girls. Many troops meet at churches, schools or community centers. Your Membership and Marketing Director and or Service Unit organizer can help you at any time.
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 2hr block
Other information: You will make a difference in the lives of girls.
You will increase your leadership potential.
You will meet new challenges.
You will be a role model.
You will learn new skills to share.
You will improve the community.
You can share knowledge, experience, and skills.
You will make new friends and have fun!
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MISSISSIPPI
Strives to ensure that every child in Mississippi has a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system by focusing on educating and inspiring all young people, grades K-12, to value education, understand business and America's free enterprise system, and be prepared to enter the workforce
Address:
1695 High Street P. O. Box 22684
Jackson, MS 39202 Jackson, MS 39225
Phone: (601) 948-3997 Fax: (601) 948-7838
(800) 844-1208
Web Site: www.mississippi.ja.org
Hours of Operation: Central office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Program Hours : 8:00am-3:00pm
Age Requirements: 18 years old or older
Volunteer Jobs: Facilitate lessons and lead activities in the classroom with a time commitment as follows:
Elementary School - One hour a week for five weeks
Middle School - One hour a week for eight weeks
High School - One hour a week for ten weeks
Material Needs: All materials and supplies given to the volunteer, made possible by donations from corporations, organizations, individuals, and fund-raising events
Training: See Web site or call for training dates.
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon
Other information: kind and likes youth
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NEEDS INFANT CENTER FOR TEENS
(Neighborhood Educational Enhancement and Development Services)
Provides child care for those who would like to return to school
Two Locations:
Mailing:
610 Dumas Avenue 166 Old Airport Road P.O. Box 15861
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS
Phone: (601) 583-3350 Phone:
(601) 544-5500 39404-5861
Fax: (601) 583-1965
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Age Requirement: 18 years and up
Volunteer Activities: Assist childcare with age appropriate growth development activities. Tutoring: Assist students with homework assignments.
Material Needs: Storybooks, puzzles, coloring activities, printing materials, aprons, paint brushes, diapers, push-and-pull toys
Evening or Weekend Projects: Tutor students with reading and math concepts.
Family and Group Projects: Family projects include assisting with thanksgiving and Christmas assistance for families in need of food, toys and household items.
Holiday Projects: Thanksgiving and Christmas events.
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening
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THE FAMILY Y
Strives to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all
THE FAMILY Y
3719 Veterans Memorial Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 583-4000 Fax: (601) 584-8349
Web Site: www.ymca.net
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
(both branches) Friday, 5:30-8 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
THE FAMILY Y—PETAL BRANCH
547 Hillcrest Loop
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: (601) 583-9399
THE FAMILY Y PRESCHOOL
2201 South 28th Avenue Extension
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 268-0808
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Volunteer Activities: Leading programs by coaching or instructing, assisting with clerical duties, assisting with special events, serve on program advisory council
Evening or Weekend Projects: assistance with Youth Sports and Unified Sports (a program for individuals with disabilities)
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PETAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
To provide or link families with the resources and support services they need to be their child’s first and best teachers. Programs include: Resource loan library, Parents as teachers, Newborn Packet Project, Even Start Family Literacy, Adult Education, Community Workroom, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Extended School, Kid’s Health Fair, School District Volunteer Program.
Address:
201 West Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-584-4700 Fax: 601-544-8358
Office Hours: 8am-4:30pm Mon-Wed, 8am-6pm Tue-Thu, 8am-3:30pm Fri
Age Requirement: varies
Volunteer Activities: Assist in the Resource Loan Program, Community Workroom, Mentor, Tutor, Child care, Planned Community Activities, Volunteering in Schools, Computer Lab.
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening
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PINE BELT ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT, INC.(PACE)
Provides social and health services as well as volunteer services and student relationships, education disability/mental health services, curriculum, and instruction (The center operates the preschool program to meet the needs of low-income families in Forrest County regardless of race.)
Address:
100 West Front Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-8110
Fax: (601) 545-4548
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Age Requirement: 18 years and up
Volunteer Activities: Work individually with students, supervise and assist group activities/games, provide clerical assistance, provide child care, assist with special events/celebrations
Family or Group Projects: Parent Day activities, male participation, Family Day activities, Grandparents Day, Black History celebration, Parents’ Banquet, volunteer workshop, etc.
Training: Provided
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 4hr block
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PEARL RIVER VALLEY OPPORTUNITY INC. (PRVO)
Provides comprehensive, diversified, and quality services to socially and/or economically disadvantaged individuals, children, families, and businesses within the state of Mississippi
Programs include Project Head Start, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Senior Citizen Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, Prescription Assistance Program, and the Families First Resource Center. In addition, several opportunities exist through the Community and Economic Development programs offered by PRVO.
Address:
Mailing Address:
756 Highway 98 Bypass P.
O. Box 188
Columbia, MS
39429
Columbia, MS 39429-0188
Phone: (601)
736-9564 Fax:
(601) 736-6268
Web Site: www.prvoinc.org
Hours of Operation: Central office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5
p.m.
Age Requirement: 18 years and up
Volunteer Activities: Supervise/assist with group activities and
games, provide child care services, assist with special
events/celebrations (Please contact for program specifics.)
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs.
Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon
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THE SALVATION ARMY (Boys and Girls Club)
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ without discrimination.
Provides crisis intervention and direct services to area residents in need. Temporary assistance offered with rent, food and other essential expenses, homeless shelter, counseling, summer camping programs for adults, assistance during times of disaster, school supplies, seasonal assistance and senior adult centers. Provides character-building and spiritual growth programs for youth through Corps Youth, Summer camps, and the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club programs. These include various activities for children ages 6-18. The school The School for Performing Arts provides classes in visual art, dance, voice, drama and band at locations in Hattiesburg, Columbia and Perry County.
Address:
Mailing Address:
5670 US Hwy 49 P. O. Box 1750
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1750
Phone: (601) 544-3684 Fax: (601) 543-0363
Web Site: www.uss.salvationarmy.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Age Requirements: 18 years and up
Volunteer Activities: Assist with many of the programs listed above with tasks including clerical assistance, tutoring, sorting clothes, working individually with children, working with children in group activities, working in the thrift store and assisting with special events
Material Needs: Office supplies, school supplies, arts and crafts supplies for youth, canned goods, clothing, toys and clothing for Angel Tree children, used vehicles
Holiday Projects: Thanksgiving food boxes, Christmas registration, Angel Tree, Christmas Kettle Bells
Training: Volunteer application to be completed. Background check required to work with children.
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. (Sat. Sun. during holiday season)
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 2 hours
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After
School/Tutoring
General
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ALDERSGATE MISSION
Strives to enhance social, academic, and spiritual life of children and residents of Briarfield community by providing tutors, arts and crafts, character education, opportunity field trips, sports, etc., for children ages 5-18 years old
Address:
Mailing Address:
402 East 2nd Street P.O. Box 1009
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39403
Phone: 601-544-8141 Fax:
601-544-8141
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.;
Program Hours : Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.;
Age Requirement: 18 years and up
Volunteer Activities: Volunteers may work individually with students, assist with group activities or games, provide clerical assistance, provide child care services and assist with special events/celebrations.
Material Needs: Playground equipment, Supplies for arts and crafts.
Evening or Weekend Projects: Speaker series, Special projects and field trips.
Family and Group Projects: PACT (Parents and Children Together) projects, Night Out Against Crime.
Holiday Projects: Christmas Party
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Wed. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 2 hours per week
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FAMILY NETWORK PARTNERSHIP
Strives to prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system by strengthening at-risk communities
Main Office
Program Site
913 Tipton Avenue
805 Charles St.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Program Site
Program Site
900 Dabbs Street
1105 McKinnis Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 582-3541
(601) 582-3525
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Programs: 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Age Requirement (for volunteers): 18 years and up
Volunteer Activities/Program Offerings: Educational enhancement, youth enterprise, recreational activities, peer groups, detention center groups, community garden/farmer’s market, and a variety of classes including dance, computer, art, and bike repair (All of the programs may involve working individually with students (mentoring, tutoring), assisting with group activities or games, and/or assisting with special events/celebrations.)
Material Needs: Art and craft supplies, books, computers, school supplies, educational activities, toys, prizes for the “token store”
Family and Group Projects: Spring and fall field days
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MISSISSIPPI RURAL CENTER
Serves senior citizens, families, and youth groups in literacy; provides computer labs, arts and crafts, and at-risk classes for area youth. (The center serves as a vehicle for social change, encourages religion as well as personal enhancement, and serves as a community family.)
Address:
Postal
Address:
10 Rural Center Lane
P. O. Box 902
Columbia, MS 39429
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-3961
Fax: (601) 736-3620
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Program Hours : 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Age Requirement: 16 years and up
Volunteer Activities: Reading, literacy, computer lab, recreation, arts and
crafts; Tutor/mentor:
help children maintain and improve grade averages at school (Work experience with children preferred but not required.
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Material Needs: Markers, pencils, notebook paper, arts & crafts supplies.
Evening or Weekend Projects: Scouts meet on Monday & Wednesday afternoon; After-school tutoring and mentoring program.
Family and Group Projects: Interested in adults who could help plan scouting activities for our boys and girls.
Holiday Projects: Our children participate in Christmas parades, Martin Luther King Day parades and fall festivals (Halloween).
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Wed. Thurs.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 2-4 hours
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NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES INC.
Reaching, Teaching, and Touching lives to the glory of God.
Address:
1210 Park Avenue,
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: 601-731-1877
Fax: 601-731-1827
Office Hours: 10am – 5pm
Age Requirements for volunteers: 16 & older
Volunteer Activities: after-school sessions and activities for children and youth; pantry; men’s mentoring through monthly classes and annual retreat, administrative services to other nonprofits; daycare facility; Exercise and Toning sessions; Workout room
Material Needs:
Office supplies; after school supplies
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon
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EDWARDS STREET FELLOWSHIP CENTER
Proclaim God’s love through services for children and families
Address:
Mailing Address:
1904 Edwards Street P. O. Box 17532
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39404-17532
Phone: (601) 544-6149
Office Hours: various; Call and leave message if no answer.
Hours of Operation: Food pantry: 2-4:00pm Thu-Fri, Children’s program after school.
Volunteer Activities: Box food for Food Pantry program (training
provided), after-school tutoring (HS diploma or above required,
orientation provided), assist with pre-school program (experience
required); building maintenance (requisite skills required), grounds upkeep
Material Needs: Food for food pantry; scholarships for preschool children, school supplies, cleaning supplies, monetary contributions
Evening or Weekend Projects: Building and grounds maintenance
Family and Group Projects: Food collection, Facility improvement
Holiday Projects: Christmas project for needy families
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 1.5 hours
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RISE UP
(RAISING INDIVIDUAL SELF-ESTEEM UNLIMITED PROGRAMS)
Committed to raising the self-esteem of individuals through innovative year-round academic and art programs.
Address:
Mailing Address:
500 Helveston Rd.
928 Monroe Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 520-3110
(601) 544-2389
Email: riseupinc@aol.com
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Program Hours: Varies with project
Age Requirement: 17 years
Volunteer Activities: Tutoring Hispanic students during or after school; collect and distribute school supplies and clothing, translating and interpreting Spanish to serve local Hispanic residents.
Material Needs: School supplies, clothing, toys
Evening or Weekend Projects: Tutoring during evenings
Holiday Projects: Collecting toys for Christmas
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed:
Morning Afternoon Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 3 hours per week
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OSEOLA McCARTY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Devote the necessary resources to ensuring that all young people are able to build new skills, make contributions, and become a productive part of a community, and feel "in control" over their future.
Address:
Mailing Address:
607 McSwain Street
700 South Tipton Street
(Old Grace Love Head start Building)
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-582-7709 Fax: 601-544-9277
Office Hours: 8 am - 3 pm
Program Hours: 3 pm - 6 pm
Volunteer Activities: Volunteers will help children with their homework, and mentor on occasions.
Material Needs: Tables, chairs, software for children, bookshelves for the many books donated after Katrina, desks for students, as well as for computers, paper, erasers, pencils.
Family and Group Projects: GED classes, job skills training, writing resumes, cover letters, etc., computer training, finance help (budgeting, etc.), HUD
Holiday Projects: Varies dependent upon the time of year.
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 6 to 9 hours per week, (2-3 days) from 3-6 pm
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Mentoring
After
School/Tutoring
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BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF MISSISSIPPI
Providing children and youth with supportive and meaningful relationships with caring adult volunteers.
We have three program offerings:
1. COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM
Strives to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships (“Bigs” take “Littles” on outings that cultivate relationships that provide children with skills to manage everyday challenges.)
Address:
Mailing Address:
2900 Jamestown Road
P.O. Box 18504
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
Phone: (601) 271-7171
Fax: (601) 271-7173
Web Site: www.bbbsms.org
Age Requirement: 18 years and up. Must have transportation, current driver’s license and proof of insurance. Background checks are also conducted.
Volunteer Activities: Provide Little Brothers or Sisters, ages 5-15, with one-on-one time and attention in their communities, outside of the school setting, typically two to four times a month
2. SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM (in both Hattiesburg and Petal)
Strives to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships
Age Requirement: High School and up
Volunteer Activities: Provide Little Brothers or Sisters with one-on-one time and attention in their schools, typically once a week during the academic year
3. AMACHI PROGRAM
Provides mentoring services to children and youth who have one or both parents in prison through this faith-based program
Contact: Amachi Volunteer Coordinator at the Office of Community Service Learning 266-5074
Web Site: www.bbbsms.org/amachi.asp
Age Requirement: 18-20 years for school or community-site mentoring
21 and up for community-based mentoring
Volunteer Activities: Provide Little Brothers or Sisters, ages 5-14, with one-on-one time and attention in their schools or communities for one hour a week
All programs ask for:
Material Needs: Office supplies, appreciation gifts for volunteers, as well as supplies for gatherings
Requirements: Background check required for all programs
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Morning Afternoon Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 1 hour per week
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NEW LIFE RESOURCES
Our mission is to provide youth with the best possible leadership training through our organization via the following programs: Debt and credit counseling program, job application training program, Hands on job training skills program, leadership training program with the NYLC in Washington D.C., Tutoring program and Computer training program.
Address:
802 West Pine St. Suite D
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-310-1189
Volunteer Activities: Most of the program will be offered in the evening and on weekends. Volunteers can tutor. We also have need of representatives to work during the day to meet the need of organizing events and fundraisers for groups. We are also seeking boys and girls for a youth development board and volunteers to train them. These volunteers must be college students. Students must attend training classes in order to be prepared to train young student recruits in grades 10 thru 12.
Material Needs: We have need of computers, computer desks, chairs and learning material and supplies.
Days of week volunteers needed: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Time period(s) volunteers are needed: Afternoon Evening
Minimum time required of volunteer(s): 2hr block
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