Baton
Rouge, LA - The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center’s
4-H LIFE Program is currently recruiting volunteer mentors for this
award-winning program. The 4-H LIFE is a family strengthening program that
provides youth with learning opportunities inside correctional centers where
their parents reside, as well as in the community where the youth and caregivers
live.
Volunteer
responsibilities include: Co-teaching
research-based parenting classes with another trained volunteer; Assisting
incarcerated parents and Extension staff plan and implement fun 4-H activities
during monthly family visits held inside the correctional center visiting room;
and Serving as a caring, 4-H mentor to the youth in the community where he/she
lives.
Qualifications:
Sincere desire
to serve as a positive, long-term mentor to children of offenders; Willingness
to attend land grant Extension 4-H Volunteer Orientation and trainings.
Benefits:
Research-based
training provided at no cost; Volunteer in Corrections training given by the
Department of Corrections at no cost; and a Rewarding life experience in
working with underserved youth in your community.
For additional
information, contact: Tiffany
Franklin, Project Coordinator
Southern
University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
4-H LIFE
Program
Ph. 225-771-2775Email: tiffany_franklin@suagcenter.com
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Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com
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