Youth Mentor

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Sow A Seed Community Foundation is looking for mentors to volunteer with our youth in Tracy, CA and/or Stockton, CA.

Did you know?

• Youth who are mentored are:
  • 55% more likely to enroll in college
  • 78% more likely to volunteer in their own community
• Youth who meet regularly with their mentors are:
  • 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school
  • 37% less likely than their peers to skip class
  • 46% less likely than their peers to start using drugs
  • 27% less likely than their peers to start drinking
• Mentors help improve a young person's self-esteem
• Mentors provide teens with a valuable place to spend their free time
• Mentors teach young people how to relate well to all kinds of people and help them strengthen their communication skills

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM: The Bright Futures Youth Development Mentoring Program provides weekly one-on-one and group mentoring programs with monthly outings for youth ages 11-18. The youth are provided with positive adult role models, life skills training, and support via evidence-based workshops. Outings consist of structured activities, such as college tours, cultural events, educational conferences, and other opportunities for participants to learn about being responsible and self-sufficient.

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be able to volunteer 4 hours a month
• Must be willing to commit to 1 year with your mentee
• Must be able to attend a training
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Have a desire to work with youth ages 11-18
• Have a desire to be a friend, advocate, and listener to your mentee with regards to personal, academic, and career matters
• Have reliable transportation to travel to/ from sites of mentor/mentee activities
• Participate in workshops, activities, and community events when possible

BENEFITS OF BEING A MENTOR:

• Free youth development training includes:
  • Program policies and procedures training
  • Effective communication and life skills training
  • Social and emotional support training
• Greater awareness of community resources and the needs of today's youth
• Free attendance at selected community, cultural, and sports events
• Professional letter of recommendation upon 1 year of service
• Opportunity to share life experiences and have a positive impact in your community

On behalf of Sow A Seed Community Foundation, we hope you join our team in making a difference in a young person's life today!

Sign up here: www.tinyurl.com/SAS-Mentor

For more information, visit our website: www.sowaseedcf.org