Mentor a Child

Bake Back America created Mentor a Child as a platform for volunteers to connect children in a buddy system. This initiative gives volunteers an opportunity to mentor a child and be a friend.

Cole is a 6th Grader at Robert Bell Middle School in Chappaqua. He loves to play sports such as soccer, basketball and tennis. He also really enjoys going on hikes with his dog.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM STEPS

1. Fill out the volunteer form.

2. MATCHING

• Bake Back America matches volunteer with a recipient from a shelter, family center or private home.

• Bake Back America confirms day and time for session, age and recipients interests.

• Bake Back America supplies volunteer with recipient's contact information.

3. PREPARING

• Volunteer prepares for a 45 minute session with recipient.

• Volunteer prepares an agenda to meet the recipients interests. Suggested activities: chess, checkers, sing along, reading, coloring and Family Feud. See helpful hints.

4. COMMUNICATING

• Bake Back America sets up a group text with recipient and volunteer.

Virtual Session

• Volunteer conducts 45 minute mentoring session.

• Volunteer will send a reoccurring zoom link 45 minutes to group text or supplied email.
• If there is no response, volunteer calls recipient immediately and if there is no response contact Bake Back America.
• Volunteer face times If zoom is not working.

• Volunteer writes "done" on group text once session is completed.

5. SHARING
• Help Bake Back America inspire others.

• Email photos of yourself to bakebackamerica@gmail.com.

• Waiver must be signed to take photos of the recipient.