Volunteer Position : Young Adults Peer Mentor

Volunteer Position : Young Adults Peer Mentor

The Young Adults Peer Mentor plays a vital role in providing support and guidance to homeless street youth and young adult individuals facing various challenges. This position requires a compassionate and empathetic individual who can effectively connect with and assist youth in navigating their struggles. The Young Adults Peer Mentor will serve as a mentor, advocate, and role model, helping young individuals develop resilience and improve their overall well-being.

The goal of the Youth Peer Program is to engage and empower young adults to work through challenges they may face living with a disability, mental health, or substance abuse disorder. Young Adults Peer Mentor can be provided to youth and young adults up to 26 years of age, depending on the individual’s developmental and life stage needs. Young Adults Peer Mentors are provided one-on-one by trained Youth Peer Support Specialists in a home or a community setting. Per the goals and plan of service, Young Adults Peer Mentors promote hope and acceptance by sharing their story of lived experiences to reduce stigma and increase the youth's voice and ownership of services.

Responsibilities :

• Provide peer support to youth through active listening, empathy, and understanding.
• Promote mental health awareness and provide education on coping mechanisms.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for youth.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain strict confidentiality.

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About Our Ark :

Our Ark is a community-based nonprofit corporation that works directly with homeless street youth and young adults, ages 13-25 in Thurston County, Washington.

Together, we are making great strides in our community by helping street youth create their own paths to success. YOU can help! Be their champion and join our teams. The further we reach, the more success our community will have in ending youth and young adult homelessness for future generations.