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Western Wellness Foundation Charity Profile
The Western Wellness Foundation, Inc. began in July 1994 with a group of concerned Dickinson, North Dakota mental health professionals expressing a need for a mentoring program – such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America - for the region’s at-risk youth. A previous BB/BS program had ended 10 years earlier.
Western Wellness Foundation Volunteer Information
Children eligible for mentoring services must live in the eight-county region of southwest North Dakota, be school-aged (six years old through high school), and need more positive adult influences in their lives. National studies show that children need at least three significant, positive adults in their lives. Once you sign up, a case manager will call you to arrange an in-home interview with you and your child. We will then match your child with a screened and trained adult with similar interests for a one-to-one friendship.
Senior Friend Job Description
A mentor is someone who has found ways to succeed in life and cares enough to pass those lessons along.
General description of the program and of the Senior Friend’s role:
The Best Friends Mentoring Program matches at-risk children ages 6-16 in southwest North Dakota with responsible, caring adult role models in their home communities. A Senior Friend provides a one-to-one friendship with a child who is at risk of future delinquency, violence, drug & alcohol use, or dropping out of school.
Senior Friend Responsibilities:
Spend at least 4-6 hours per month with the Junior Friend.
Be prompt, courteous, and considerate.
Role model a positive, caring, and responsible lifestyle.
Attend program orientation and at least 2 training sessions per year.
Submit a log of time spent volunteering with the Best Friends Mentoring Program.
Keep confidential matters concerning the Junior Friend and Junior friend’s family.
Keep the office informed of address and phone number changes, and any extended
absences or resignation.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older.
Must enjoy spending time with children.
Must have time to consistently contact a child.
By phone at least once a week.
In person at least 6-8 hours per month.
Must commit to the program for at least 9 months.
Must consent to background and reference checks.
Benefits:
Build leadership and job skills while contributing to a child’s later productivity, creativity,
and community responsibility.
Make new friends.
Attend regular training for personal growth and development.
Do or teach things you enjoy with someone who shares your interests.
Fill a void in a child’s life.
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Western Wellness Foundation Donation Information
Your contributions are greatly appreciated and help pay for social activities (tickets to plays or concerts, snacks, facility rental, etc.), mentor training, and office expenses (telephone, postage).
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Western Wellness Foundation
