Volunteer: Brighter Futures MentorYouth transitioning out of foster care often face adulthood alone--without the guidance, encouragement, or connection most young adults rely on. Through the Brighter Futures Mentorship Program, you can change that. Mentors are matched with youth ages 16-21 who have experienced foster care and are working toward independence. These young people are navigating school, jobs, housing, and healing from trauma--your presence can offer hope, stability, and real-world advice. Mentors build consistent, supportive relationships with youth by: Meeting regularly for casual check-ins, meals, or shared activities,Helping set and achieve personal goals,Offering guidance on school, work, budgeting, and life skills,Being a dependable, non-judgmental presence, andEncouraging growth, resilience, and connection.No Experience Required - Just Commitment and Heart We'll guide you through every step of the way. Mentors complete: A background check and screening process to ensure youth safetyInitial training focused on trauma-informed care, boundaries, and communicationOngoing support from our Brighter Futures teamA flexible time commitment: around 6-8 hours per monthVerification of a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of current car insuranceWhy Mentoring Matters Only 3% of youth who age out of foster care earn a college degree by 25. Nearly half are unemployed by age 26. But with a mentor, young people are more likely to stay in school, find stable employment, and build lasting relationships. You can be the difference. Agency: Brightside Child & Family Advocacy, Inc. Youth transitioning out of foster care often face adulthood alone--without the guidance, encouragement, or connection most young adults rely on. Through the Brighter Futures Mentorship Program, you can change that. Mentors are matched with youth ages 16-21 who have experienced foster care and are working toward independence. These young people are navigating school, jobs, housing, and healing from trauma--your presence can offer hope, stability, and real-world advice. Mentors build consistent, supportive relationships with youth by: Meeting regularly for casual check-ins, meals, or shared activities,Helping set and achieve personal goals,Offering guidance on school, work, budgeting, and life skills,Being a dependable, non-judgmental presence, andEncouraging growth, resilience, and connection.No Experience Required - Just Commitment and Heart We'll guide you through every step of the way. Mentors complete: A background check and screening process to ensure youth safetyInitial training focused on trauma-informed care, boundaries, and communicationOngoing support from our Brighter Futures teamA flexible time commitment: around 6-8 hours per monthVerification of a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of current car insuranceWhy Mentoring Matters Only 3% of youth who age out of foster care earn a college degree by 25. Nearly half are unemployed by age 26. But with a mentor, young people are more likely to stay in school, find stable employment, and build lasting relationships. You can be the difference. Agency: Brightside Child & Family Advocacy, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 31401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Court Appointed Special AdvocatesA CASA volunteer is appointed by a Chatham County Juvenile Court Judge to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in an inappropriate group or foster home. They stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence. Because children are often unable to provide a voice for themselves during this critical and difficult time of their life, a CASA volunteer makes it possible to be their voice by advocating on their behalf. Savannah CASA is always recruiting volunteers to serve as CASAs Agency: Brightside Child & Family Advocacy, Inc. A CASA volunteer is appointed by a Chatham County Juvenile Court Judge to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in an inappropriate group or foster home. They stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence. Because children are often unable to provide a voice for themselves during this critical and difficult time of their life, a CASA volunteer makes it possible to be their voice by advocating on their behalf. Savannah CASA is always recruiting volunteers to serve as CASAs Agency: Brightside Child & Family Advocacy, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 31401 Allow Groups: No |