BECOME A VOLUNTEER

FAF is eager to encourage current and former foster youth to mentor current foster youth. The goal is that former foster youth will be able to teach life skills, share resources and privide foster children with support during their time in foster care.

We are currently looking to recruit volunteers to participate in the program. These include MENTORS, ADULT CONNECTORS, LEGAL ADVISORS, MUSICIANS, ARTISTS, EVENT COORDINATORS and COUNSELORS. If you have OTHER SKILLS to offer, we'd be delighted to have you on board. Get in touch!

Volunteering to be a Mentor

There are several requirements to qualify as a Mentor:

1) You must be 19 - 26 years old.
2) You must have been a former foster or group home resident.
3) You must be available for 20 hours of paid training in mentoring skills
4) You must be available for 2-4 hours/week of paid time with your Mentee.
5) You must show a willingness to better yourself in every way in order to better serve your mentee.

We will in turn pay you for your time as well as provide assistance with general things you may need to succeed.

We will also provide you with an Adult Connector, who will help you to navigate any difficulties that may arise.

Volunteering to be an Adult Connector

An Adult Connector is someone who is available to our Mentors to offer guidance, practical advice and encouragement.

There are several requirements to qualify as an Adult Connector:

1) You must be 30 years old minimum.
2) You must be available to do regular check-ins with Mentors twice a month either by phone or in person.
3) You must show a willingness to offer help with life skills (ie: check balancing, bill paying, health, advice etc.).

Volunteering as a Legal Advisor

1) Available to provide legal advice and answer legal/ethical questions that may arise for FAF.

Volunteering as a Musician

1) Can provide musical performance/instruction for benefit concerts and in group homes or in higher learning environments.
2) Can provide advice and guidance to Mentors interested in pursuing a musical career.

Volunteering as an Artist

1) Can provide art classes and/or mural support for FAF projects.
2) Can provide guidance to our Mentors looking to pursue a career in art.

Volunteering as an Event Coordinator

1) Can provide assistance in planning and/or executing special events.

Volunteering to be a Counselor

1) Can provide free or low cost psychological assistance to Mentors.

Volunteering other skills

We all have our unique skills and abilities. Whatever your strengths, our Mentors would benefit greatly from your experiences. Whether you are a skilled mechanic, a health and fitness enthusiast or simply someone with a wealth of life experience, you could have a profound effect on the lives of these young adults. Please donate your time here!