Provides the mentees with support in the development of social and life skills. Examples include:
Facilitation of community sports involvement (such as participation in Oshkosh United, a traveling soccer team)
Facilitation of access to YMCA memberships at income-level appropriate rates
Coordination and organization of group outings to Wisconsin state parks, Little Farmer, and other local attractions
Assists the mentees with understanding American culture while maintaining and celebrating the youth’s cultural heritage. Past activity examples include:
Provides opportunities for social engagement with peers by
Provides opportunities to participate in civic and community service activities;
Provides tutoring or other academic support in the areas of English language, math, or other social, educational, or vocational skills;
Assists with transitions in school, such as the transition between middle and high school, or high school to post-secondary education;
Supports career development through vocational skill building, resume drafting, training on workers’ rights, or other career-focused training
Provides opportunities that support development in health and financial literacy.
Assists the MCO Navigator in transitioning families and creating/running enriching and integrative activities for the SRB population.
Supports summer programming, including chaperoning and transportation.
Participates in SPARK and other summer programming opportunities.
Manages and organizes resources, including maintaining the resource closet.