African Immigrant Mentoring Program
Run by Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
Program Details
Recruitment Status
- Accepting Male Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Female Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Male Mentees: No
- Accepting Female Mentees: No
Program Description
The African Immigrant Mentoring (AIM) Program is a one-on-one, community-based mentoring program that matches young African immigrants and refugees in SE Portland with an adult mentor from the community. Youth receive 12 months of mentoring and follow a service learning curriculum taught by project staff.
Ages of Youth in the Program
11 to 19
Description of Youth in the Program
Students selected for the program are those with the highest needs and who could benefit from having a positive role model. Youth who complete the program have leadership opportunities with IRCO’s African Youth Advisory Council.
Quality Standards of Program
We screen mentors with a fingerprint-based criminal background check. We provide initial training and ongoing training, as well as ongoing match support throughout the life of the match.
Youth Goals and Outcomes
AIM strives to support students in the transition from middle school to high school, academic performance, the completion of high school, and the awareness of college and career opportunities. Students in the program will also demonstrate and improved cultural identify, enhanced leadership skills, and will be given the opportunity to educate other members of the African community in Portland.
Mentor Profile
Mentors must be at least 21 years old and must pass a federal criminal background check. We are looking for adults that have experience working with youth and are flexible, caring, creative, independent, reliable, patient, compassionate, have a sense of humor, be a good listener, and be a positive role model.
Types of Mentoring
- Volunteer with one youth (one-to-one mentoring)
Place Where Mentoring Occurs
- Community-based (community activities might include, sports, meals, museums, concerts, etc.)
Hours Needed
- Weekday Mornings: 8 am to Noon
- Weekday Afternoon: Noon to 3 pm
- Weekday After School: 3 pm to 5 pm
- Weekday Evenings: 5 pm to 9 pm
- Weekend
Contact Information
Web: www.irco.org/programs/35-youth-services/112-african-immigrant-mentoring-program-aim
Contact: Gloria Ngezaho
Phone: (503) 867-0637
Email: glorian@mail.irco.org
Locations Served
- Multnomah County
