The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County
Weekly Program Mentor - Equine Experiential Learning Program
The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227
Our mentors play a vital role in the success of our school wellness programs. We offer weekly sessions for 6-10 weeks, and we strive to match mentors with specific students for the entire program duration. These sessions can range from 1 hr to 2.5 hr sessions, depending on the age of the group coming. Middle and High School Groups have longer sessions that usually last 10 weeks (weather permitting). Elementary School has 1.5 hr long sessions that last 6 weeks.
What Mentors Do
Build Strong Relationships:
Mentors provide consistent support and guidance to their assigned student throughout the program. This involves building a strong rapport and creating a safe and trusting environment. Facilitate Meaningful Interactions:
Mentors guide students through various activities, often involving horses and other animals, that promote emotional, social, and physical well-being. Promote Personal Growth:
Mentors encourage students to develop essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Provide a Positive Influence:
Mentors offer a positive role model and a supportive presence in the lives of their mentees. Ideal Mentor Qualities
Comfort Around Animals: A genuine love for horses and other animals is essential. A strong desire to support the growth and development of youth and children in our community. Patience and Understanding: The ability to connect with and understand the unique needs of each student. Reliability and Consistency: The ability to attend weekly sessions and maintain a consistent presence for their mentee. Join Our Team! If you are comfortable around horses and other animals and are interested in supporting our school wellness programming, we encourage you to join our team of dedicated mentors. We provide comprehensive training to all our mentors before they begin working with students. Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 99. Inclement Weather Plan:
If weather is bad and driving is dangerous in any way, we cancel our programs in advance. 721 Van Wyck Road Bellingham, WA 98226-8789 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Build Strong Relationships:
Mentors provide consistent support and guidance to their assigned student throughout the program. This involves building a strong rapport and creating a safe and trusting environment. Facilitate Meaningful Interactions:
Mentors guide students through various activities, often involving horses and other animals, that promote emotional, social, and physical well-being. Promote Personal Growth:
Mentors encourage students to develop essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Provide a Positive Influence:
Mentors offer a positive role model and a supportive presence in the lives of their mentees. Ideal Mentor Qualities
Comfort Around Animals: A genuine love for horses and other animals is essential. A strong desire to support the growth and development of youth and children in our community. Patience and Understanding: The ability to connect with and understand the unique needs of each student. Reliability and Consistency: The ability to attend weekly sessions and maintain a consistent presence for their mentee. Join Our Team! If you are comfortable around horses and other animals and are interested in supporting our school wellness programming, we encourage you to join our team of dedicated mentors. We provide comprehensive training to all our mentors before they begin working with students. Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 99. Inclement Weather Plan:
If weather is bad and driving is dangerous in any way, we cancel our programs in advance. 721 Van Wyck Road Bellingham, WA 98226-8789 #J-18808-Ljbffr