SMILES Mentoring Program

Submitted by Katje on Tue, 01/18/2011 - 1:00pm

Location

Fall River Schools
170 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA, 02723
United States
41° 41' 59.8452" N, 71° 9' 9.3456" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone number: 
(508) 837-6902 x122
Mailing Address: 
FACE Division, 170 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA 02723
Website: 

www.smilesmentoring.org

Organization's Mission: 
SMILES mission is to help at risk children realize their personal and educational potential through a large scale one-to-one mentoring program. The SMILES Mentoring Program envisions a community in which every youth experiences nurturing one-to-one relationships and community support, which in turn allows each of them to develop into their full potential capable of making informed, responsible decisions as involved members of our community.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 
Jim Mathes
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
http://smilesmentoring.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Charge for services: 
No
Scholarships available: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
251-500
Other Information: 
SMILES Mentors are an asset to the community. As a group they serve to be part of the solution to attaining a better educated, responsible and community minded society. The SMILES Mentoring Program helps to empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program recruits adult volunteers who will commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year, one hour per week. Mentoring is most effective when it's a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about our youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals. SMILES believes that with the proper support in place all children have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society in a positive fashion. Questions? Call Katje Fuson at (508) 837-6902 x122 or email: kfuson@smilesmentoring.org