Kokomo Family YMCA
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
Location
114 N Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Description
The Reach & Rise 1:1 Mentoring Program is a community-based program where an adult volunteer is matched with a youth age 9-17 for one year. The volunteer and youth then meet once per week for 1-3 hours doing community based activities (biking, arts and crafts, sporting events, etc.). Through their year together, the mentor and mentee (youth) work together on goals that the mentee set for him/herself. Throughout the year together, progress is tracked, improvement is made, and the mentee moves from risk to resliliency, helping them become a healthy adult.
Why Be A Mentor?
Provide youth with a positive, growth-inducing relationship
Be a solution to the problem
Move youth from risk to resiliency
Have a direct impact on your local community
Make a difference in the life of someone in need
Mentor Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old
Complete 17+ hours of training (completed over approximately 5 weeks)
Pass a nationwide background and driving record check
Meet with youth 1-3 hours each week (flexible, scheduled by mentor, youth, and youth’s family)
Make a 1 year commitment to the program