Mentor JUMP Juvenile Mentoring Program The Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office utilizes AmeriCorps members and volunteers to serve in the JUMP mentoring. JUMP partners community leaders and professionals with court-involved and at risk youth to interrupt academic failure, truancy or involvement in delinquent activities in Kankakee County, Illinois. AmeriCorps members and volunteers will be responsible for reducing truancy rates and increasing educational scores among the service population, while also assisting mentees with necessary life skills. AmeriCorps members and volunteers will be positioned to provide the services of mentoring the target service population, assisting with program oversight, attending mentee's court dates while providing regular updates/reports to the juvenile's judge and/or courtroom advocates. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Mentor shall complete a minimum of 100 hours for a living allowance $1,125 and Education Award of $416.17 upon successful completion of service hours. Compensation subject to funding. •Engage mentee one-on-one at least 8 hrs per month, maintain regular communication for a one year period •Engage in activities that improve well-being and supports the child academically, socially and personally •Assist mentee completing program requirements including volunteerism •Communicate with JUMP staff to provide and direct specific resources and support •Attend program-sponsored events, meetings and fundraisers in accordance with AmeriCorps rules and regulations. No prohibited activities will be permitted. • Attend trainings related to program and member service activities •Members may engage in other allowable activities not outlined in position description that support AmeriCorps Program design and will help program meet its goals. Members will not be asked to perform prohibited activities Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Public Safety , Children/Youth , Community Outreach . Skills : Public Speaking , Business/Entrepreneur , Education , Veterans , Trade/Construction , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Leadership , Counseling , Social Services , Communications , First Aid , General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Youth Development .