The purpose of Oasis Grand Champions is to enrich the lives of older adults and children in foster care by creating a meaningful relationship in which the child feels seen, safe, and experiences a positive affect from a new relationship with a consistent, thoughtful, and responsible adult presence in their lives.

Grand Champions create an opportunity for the child to build necessary life skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

• Meet with children for one hour once a week in activity-based sessions geared at providing life skills in a fun and engaging manner.
• Session locations and time may vary and are based on mentor and student availability.
• Training and ongoing support is provided by Oasis as well as materials for sessions.
• No experience needed! A desire to make a difference in the life of a child is the only requirement.

Interested in becoming a Grand Champion? Contact Oasis’s National Intergenerational Tutoring Director of Program and Curriculum Expansion, Stephanie McCreary at (314) 687-1122, email [email protected] or click on the button below. Wanting to find out more information? Fill out the form on the left.

Purpose: To provide a young person (ages 14+) in the foster care system with a positive example and support to promote positive family and peer relationships, development and decision-making.

Role: The Oasis Grand Champion’s role is to support their mentee by:

• Attending scheduled sessions regularly
• Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries
• Engage in planned activities designed to foster connection and learning with the mentee
• Offer support and encouragement to the mentee

Responsibilities:

• Complete application and background check
• Attend training on dates provided
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain communication with Oasis, partner organization, and foster family
• Session planning
• Attend professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Willingness to mentor a young person according to their needs instead of their situation
• An ability to set healthy boundaries and realistic expectations
• Completed background check and training

Time Commitment:

• 8-16 hours of initial training
• 4-6 hours per month of planning and scheduled sessions
• 9 months to 1 year of service with one mentee

Volunteer Site:

• Various locations based on mentee’s schedule and availability (Mentor will communicate with foster parent to plan time and location comfortable and available for sessions)

Supervision/Training:

• Initial training will be held by Oasis and community partners
• Supervision of sessions will be done by foster parent of mentee
• Ongoing volunteer professional development will be offered

Benefits:

• Make an impact on the life of a child needing a champion
• Have fun