Needs From: United Way of Southwest Michigan

Volunteer: Teach Seniors Computer Basics

Do you have a couple hours to spare to teach seniors the basics of how to use a computer? Come teach a class in the Computer Learning Center!

The Center teaches skills like Excel, photo storage, MyChart, iPhones, social media, or whatever you would like to teach. Our volunteers share their expertise with others. They volunteer to contribute to the community, to meet new people and be part of the team, or to learn new skills.

We will work around your schedule. Just let us know what you want to teach and when. Our seniors will appreciate your knowledge!

Classes are held in the Computer Learning Center at the Campus for Creative Aging, 2920 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph.


Agency: Region IV Area Agency on Aging

Do you have a couple hours to spare to teach seniors the basics of how to use a computer? Come teach a class in the Computer Learning Center!

The Center teaches skills like Excel, photo storage, MyChart, iPhones, social media, or whatever you would like to teach. Our volunteers share their expertise with others. They volunteer to contribute to the community, to meet new people and be part of the team, or to learn new skills.

We will work around your schedule. Just let us know what you want to teach and when. Our seniors will appreciate your knowledge!

Classes are held in the Computer Learning Center at the Campus for Creative Aging, 2920 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph.


Agency: Region IV Area Agency on Aging

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49085

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Tutor

  The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC) and Michigan Works! are looking for adults who want to serve a tutors to work one-on-one with adult students to improve their reading, writing, spelling, and computer skills. Training will be provided and prior training or experience is required. Join us, become a tutor and change someone’s life, and yours, for the better.

Agency: Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan

  The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC) and Michigan Works! are looking for adults who want to serve a tutors to work one-on-one with adult students to improve their reading, writing, spelling, and computer skills. Training will be provided and prior training or experience is required. Join us, become a tutor and change someone’s life, and yours, for the better.

Agency: Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49085

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Michiana Mentors

This program pairs foster and adopted youth with local, caring adult volunteers who walk along-side them, providing wisdom, advice, encouragement, and love.

 

 

What is mentoring?

Mentoring at MFC is equipping and empowering the youth in our community to be prepared for adult living and to reach their fullest potential. Mentors are equipped with a mentoring handbook covering 9 areas with ideas and worksheets to facilitate conversations about setting goals, support systems, health & nutrition, money management, post-graduation schooling / training, & more.
Why is mentoring youth important?

We all need at least one safe, caring adult in our life! Youth need to be seen, heard, and encouraged to try new things. Mentors walk alongside youth as they navigate through life’s challenges, providing wisdom, advice, encouragement, and community. The investment of a caring adult greatly increases the chances that a child will be successful. This benefits not just the youth but also supports that child's family as a whole.

Who is a mentor?

Mentors are advocates, teachers, guides, role models, valued friends, and available resources. A mentor is a safe, caring adult who is willing to spend time with, listen to, and encourage a youth in the Michiana area. Anyone who is willing to spend time with, listen to, and love a youth would make an excellent mentor!

Agency: Michiana Family Center

This program pairs foster and adopted youth with local, caring adult volunteers who walk along-side them, providing wisdom, advice, encouragement, and love.

 

 

What is mentoring?

Mentoring at MFC is equipping and empowering the youth in our community to be prepared for adult living and to reach their fullest potential. Mentors are equipped with a mentoring handbook covering 9 areas with ideas and worksheets to facilitate conversations about setting goals, support systems, health & nutrition, money management, post-graduation schooling / training, & more.
Why is mentoring youth important?

We all need at least one safe, caring adult in our life! Youth need to be seen, heard, and encouraged to try new things. Mentors walk alongside youth as they navigate through life’s challenges, providing wisdom, advice, encouragement, and community. The investment of a caring adult greatly increases the chances that a child will be successful. This benefits not just the youth but also supports that child's family as a whole.

Who is a mentor?

Mentors are advocates, teachers, guides, role models, valued friends, and available resources. A mentor is a safe, caring adult who is willing to spend time with, listen to, and encourage a youth in the Michiana area. Anyone who is willing to spend time with, listen to, and love a youth would make an excellent mentor!

Agency: Michiana Family Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49120

Allow Groups: No