Youth mentors are driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of youth in their community. Youth Mentors have an opportunity to impact the lives of children in need. You can:
Be a positive role model
Help prevent violence and substance abuse in our community
Offer guidance and support for the people that need it the most
And most importantly, make a difference in the life of a vulnerable child.
Role
Mentors and their mentees spend a few hours a week together working towards goals and building positive relationships with the help of a Youth Assistance program case manager.
Training
Youth Mentors attend a free fifteen hour training program designed to strengthen the following skills and abilities:
How to help a youth make healthy decisions
How to create positive relationships
How to build self-confidence
How to influence a youth to reach their full potential
Check our Calendar of Events for our upcoming available FREE mentor training classes!