Amachi Pittsburgh

Amachi Pittsburgh's mission is to mentor and empower young minds to overcome the challenges of parental incarceration. Amachi Pittsburgh is about mentorship. We mentor the children of incarcerated parents in Allegheny County by seeking and securing role models for these children at a time when they need them most. Because all children have great inherent value, it is our hope and expectation that the potential and purpose of all children are recognized, protected, and nurtured. Through mobilizing a unique partnership of secular and faith-based organizations, Amachi Pittsburgh works to ensure that mentoring relationships will have a profound and lifelong impact on children and their families.

Description

• Type:

  One-to-One

• Ages Served:

  7 and Under
  8 to 10
  11 to 14
  15 to 18

• Youth Served:

  Incarcerated Parent

• Where Matches Meet:

  Community

Volunteer Requirements

• Minimum commitment length:

  12 months

• Mentor Description:

  Amachi Pittsburgh works with a carefully selected group of congregations and community based organizations, recruiting and supporting caring adult volunteers who serve as mentors to children of incarcerated parents. Mentors must be compassionate and dedicated, and able to meet with their mentee at least one hour per week for one year. To become a mentor, you must allow for a home visit, provide three references, pass Act 34/33 clearances, and attend a mentor training.

• Accepting Male Volunteers:

  Yes

• Accepting Female Volunteers:

  Yes

Location

• City, State, Zip:

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

• Other Zip Codes:

  15219

Learn More

• Website:

  www.AmachiPgh.org

• Contact Person:

  Hannah Ufnar

   

  AmeriCorps VISTA

• Phone Number:

  412-281-3752