Vista Maria, located in Dearborn Heights, MI, is a residential and community based facility for female adolescents, ages 11 to 17, which have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma.  As residents of Vista Maria, they are given the opportunity to face their tough issues and rebuild their lives by participating in the extensive array of programs made available to them.  The children at Vista Maria receive emotional, educational, psychological, and spiritual guidance.
As a volunteer at Vista Maria, you give children the opportunity to heal from past abuse, traumas, and victimization so they can become productive, self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

The dictionary defines a "mentor" as a "trusted counselor", what a better way to exercise Christ-like leadership in this mission field. This volunteer opportunity involves a full year commitment to meet with a young girl for 1 hour a week. Your sacrifice of time includes talking, playing games, completing crafts with her or helping her with what she needs help with. The goal is to provide support and love so she will continue with her healing and recovery. If you are interested just follow the next steps below.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 yrs old
• Female Mentors only
• A  year commitment to meet once a week

Next Steps:                          

• Fill out the  volunteer application ( You can request the application here.)
• Send in your application to Vista Maria and contact their volunteer coordinator, Wendy Kearney by email or at 313-271-3050 ext. 114.

Many of the girls are in need of tutoring. Although they attend school daily, many  haven’t attended school regularly in up to three years and are significantly behind academically. Hours and days are flexible. If you are interested, please follow the steps below.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 yrs old
• Can be male or female
• Weekly commitment

Next Steps:

• Fill out the  volunteer application (You can request the application here.)
• Send in your application to Vista Maria and contact their volunteer coordinator, Wendy Kearney by email or at 313-271-3050 ext. 114.