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Volunteers for mentorship must
be at least 21 years old.
To apply:
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Contact the volunteer
coordinator at 847-245-6483 or volunteer@allendale4kids.org.
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Complete the volunteer application
form and meet with the volunteer coordinator for a tour of the
Allendale campus and an interview.
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Complete the Department of Children
and Family Services application, which includes being fingerprinted
for a background check, receiving a physical exam and TB test
(paid for by Allendale), and providing references and proof
of a driver’s license and insurance.
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Meet with the volunteer coordinator
for orientation and training. The volunteer coordinator will
consult with Allendale staff to match you with a resident, taking
into account your preferences, interests, and personality. The
matching process may take up to six weeks.
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Meet with the volunteer coordinator,
the child’s case specialist, and the child’s therapist
for an initial consultation before the first visit with the
PAL.
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Conduct the first three visits with
staff supervision on campus. Off-campus activities are allowed
after this, if the PAL, the child and staff are comfortable.
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Maintain contact with the case specialist,
the child’s therapist, and the volunteer coordinator to
discuss the PAL’s progress and document volunteer time.
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If you would like your PAL to visit
at your home, the volunteer coordinator will conduct a home
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