Volunteer Center
Jameson Camp
General Information
Address
2001 Bridgeport Rd
City
Indianapolis, IN 46231
Contact Information
Name
Ali Danforth
Email
ali@jamesoncamp.org
Phone
317-241-2661
Website
http://www.jamesoncamp.org/
Volunteer Information
Mission
Enriching the lives of Indiana's youth by inspiring them to discover their strengths.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Jameson Camp Youth Leadership Mentoring Program helps youth to develop leadership skills such as effective communication, planning, and teamwork. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a Jameson Camp Youth Leader for a period of at least two years. The mentor will help empower the Youth Leader to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential.
- Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-on-one relationship
- Serve as a positive role model and friend
- Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities with mentee
- Strive for mutual respect
- Build self-esteem and motivation
- Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
- Make a two-year commitment
- Spend a minimum of 2 hours every 2 weeks
- Communicate with the mentee weekly
- Attend bimonthly mentor/mentee group event
Does this agency offer internships?
Yes
Does this agency require volunteer training?
Yes, for ALL opportunities
Does this agency require a background check?
Yes, for ALL opportunities