Contact: Robin Minick 
 

Phone: 828-452-9644

Location: At Balsam, take Rosemount Road (near the overpass bridge). Travel two miles up the hill (The first half of the hill is paved; the second half is gravel). At all forks, bear to the right. The road will dead end into SOAR, where the Friends Program office is located. Watch for signs. 

Agency description: The Friends Program matches volunteers in the community with youth, ages seven to seventeen, who are in need of adult role models. Volunteers will develop a one-on-one friendship with a youngster by spending time with them each week encouraging them in positive goal setting, social skills, good study habits, and having fun in a safe, healthy, productive way.

Training: During six hours of required training, volunteers will acquire the skills needed to work with youth. They will also learn about the particular youth they will mentor.

Time commitment: Please donate two to four hours per week. 

Skills, Experience, and Special Requirements: Volunteers should be patient, caring, and committed to meeting with a youth weekly. They must also be eighteen years of age or older, have a driver's license, and own an insured vehicle. References will be requested, and everyone must submit to a background check. 

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