GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program
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Goals of Program
- Help youth build career plans
- Explore career options
- Provide educational tutoring if needed
- Prepare for post-secondary training
- Plan & participate in activities with youth & mentors
- Spend two hours a week interacting with youth
- Help build self confidence in youth
- Provide role model for troubled youth
- Set realistic goals witht the youth
View the GoodGuides™ program newsletter.
Curriculum includes: financial literacy, career exploration, job shadowing, social skills, academic tutoring (if needed) as well as social.
*We ask for a one-year commitment to the program
**Program is open to ages 12-17.
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer to mentor youth in the GoodGuides™ program, please contact:Jackie Abel-Stavropoulos at Goodwill SWPA at 412-390-2308 or Contact Us About Volunteers.
Expectations of Volunteer Mentors:
- Age requirements: Mentors – 21 yrs + Supervised Peer Mentors – 16 - 21
- Attend orientation and mentor trainings
- Adhere to program policies and procedures
- Serve as a positive role model and friend for a youth in need
- Build self-esteem and motivation
- Set achievable goals with youth-mentee
- Participate in small groups planning activities
- Work with other professionals who genuinely care about the progress of each youth
- Share information about your career and explore career options for the youth
- Be dependable and consistent in meeting time commitments
- Meet weekly with youth-mentee
Volunteer Mentor Benefits:
- Receive a 20% discount at Goodwill Stores.
- Receive Attendance and participation.
- Work with volunteers and staff who genuinely care about the progress of each individual youth.
- Have the opportunity to participate in many activities such as: Goodwill Literacy Initiative Graduation & Recognition Ceremony, Volunteer Recognition Event, Holiday Parties, International Evening of Music and Dance and other social events.