The Goodwill-Suncoast GoodGuides TM program helps youth in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties by pairing them with trusted mentors who will guide them away from trouble and toward promising careers. The program targets youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who face risk factors such as school failure, family violence, disabilities or other challenges. Each teen is paired with a caring mentor who will lend a supportive ear and lead the youth to resources that will help them build career plans and set educational goals.

You could have a huge positive impact on a teen's life by volunteering just a few hours each month as a mentor. Let us connect you with a young person who could benefit from your attention and guidance. Both adult and peer mentors (16 or older) are needed.

Mentors are asked to volunteer 4-6 hours a month and to make at least a one-year commitment.

Additionally, GoodGuides is looking for local businesses that are willing to mentor youth at the workplace and expose them to support and opportunities through a team mentoring approach.

Location: Hillsborough and Pinellas counties Florida

• Mentoring: For more information about the program, contact the Goodwill GoodGuides Program Manager at goodguides@goodwill-suncoast.com or (727) 423-1379, or click the link below to visit the Goodwill-Suncoast GoodGuides Web page: http://www.goodwill-suncoast.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.goodguides .