Programs Teen Work
Prepares youth for self-sufficiency through job preparation, employment
assistance, and structured work-site mentoring.
One to one match between youth and mentor in the workplace
At least six
month commitment
Approximately one hour per week
Resource Parents
Provides adolescent parents with parenting and life skills training,
and support through community based volunteer mentoring.
One to one match between youth and mentor
At least one
year commitment
Approximately 12 hours per month
Teen Partners
Provides life skills training and mentoring for teens to become active
community members, meet personal life goals, and transition smoothly
to productive adulthood.
One to one match between youth and mentor
At least one
year commitment
Approximately 3
hours per week
All Mentors
Successfully complete a criminal history and child abuse/neglect background
check
Receive orientation, training and on-going support from staff
Provide written and verbal feedback to staff regarding the match
Who can be a mentor?
Corporate Partners make it Work!
Mentors make the Difference!
Workplace Programs
Business minded individuals with a vested interest in building a solid
workforce and productive young people,
With a strong work ethic, and who are
Are at least 18 years old.
Community Programs
Individuals who are at least 18 years old,
Have some understanding of adolescent issues,
Parenting issues
(where appropriate), and a
Good driving record
YMP mission: Empowering young adults to become self-sufficient members
of the community through mentoring and training in life and job-readiness
skills.
Inquire about other needed volunteer opportunities.
Online Mentor Application
Child Abuse or Neglect / Criminal Record request form
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