Kids 'n Kinship Seeks Caring Adult Mentors

Mentors are always needed for children in the Dakota County community at Kids 'n Kinship. There are currently 35 children waiting to be matched with a supportive adult, and 33 of those children are boys.

This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity and we do ask for a minimum one-year commitment, meeting with your mentee once a week

What it's all about:

Kids 'n Kinship is a 49-year-old, non-profit organization that matches children, who have a need for an additional supportive relationship with carefully screened adult volunteers. Volunteers spend one hour per week with the child out in the community.

Kids 'n Kinship match individuals (21+), couples, or families with youth ages 5-16 in need of positive role model.

• We encourage low / no-cost activities like playing a board game, sledding, taking a trip to a park, bike riding, baking cookies, playing catch or going to the library
• We provide training and ongoing support and offer discounted passes to area attractions and events to make activities affordable
• Mentoring matches are made based on compatible personalities, ages and interests as well as preferences of both the volunteer mentor and the youth and parent/guardian.

Through their Mentor relationship, the child will form a long-term friendship with a caring adult, receive positive attention and develop the sense of self-worth that is essential to successfully function in life.

You can make a difference in the life of a child or teen living in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, or Rosemount!

Learn more at an upcoming Information Session:

· Tuesday, June 22nd from 6:30-7:30 pm over Zoom

· Monday, July 12th from 6:30-7:30 pm over Zoom

· Thursday, July 22nd from 7:00-8:00 pm, location TBD

If these times don’t work for you, we will schedule a time that does. Please RSVP to Kate at volunteer@kidsnkinship.org if you plan on attending. See also: www.kidsnkinship.org