Volunteer Mentor

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The YouthBuild USA National Mentoring Alliance defines mentoring as "support and guidance, provided through a one-to-one relationship with a caring adult to assist a young person in achieving his or her own developmental goals."

YouthBuild Mentoring Program Goals

• Provide youth with support during the YouthBuild program "year"
• Enhance the effectiveness of the other core YouthBuild components
• Provide continued support to young people after they have graduated or moved on from YouthBuild
• Teach social networking competencies and life skills
• Expose youth to "mentor-rich" environments where they might meet other mentors or positive role models
• Assist each young person in achieving the goals of the YouthBuild Life Plan
• Create a positive impact in the community through service projects and activities
• Enhance YouthBuild’s community relationships and partnerships
• Create a positive, meaningful, and FUN experience for all participants