MATCH Mentoring for Middle and High School Youth

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Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) is a non-profit organization and its M.A.T.C.H. (Mentoring, Academic Support, Trainings, College Prep, & Health) Program works to divert youth from negative activities, while providing them with positive, enriching, and educational activities in which they can enjoy and learn.

Mentoring can be defined as a relationship over a prolonged period of time between two or more people where older, wiser, more experienced individuals provide support, guidance, and concrete help to a younger at-risk person as they go through life. We are currently looking for mentors for middle school and high school students, who all come from different backgrounds with different needs. We're looking for energetic individuals who can commit to improving the experience of youth. We are offering in-person group mentoring opportunities. M.A.T.C.H plans to expand the views of middle school and high school students through conversations, exposure, field trips, documentaries, music, & academic help. Focusing specifically on Education, Health/ mental well-being, and economic self sufficiency.

It's important for all MATCH mentors to remain consistent with the days and times that they commit to. Even if mentors can only attend one day a week, consistency is key to the foundation and sustaining of any healthy relationship. Our middle school MATCH program meets Monday through Friday 3:30-6pm at Berkeley Youth Alternatives. Your time and pressence can greatly impact the well being of a childs life today!

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