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YOUTH MENTORSHIP- (AGES 11 – 25/ Male & Female)

1. One-to-one mentorship
2. Project-based mentorship
3. Peer mentorship

One to One Mentorship matches adult individuals with youth. The commitment is for three to six months, although it often develops into a longer relationship. Mentors spend at least two hours per week with the youth, which could involve a combination of face-to-face, phone and e-mail contact. A mentor commits to the relationship and listens, supports, and offers friendship, perspective and guidance. A match with a mentor can be based on personal skill development, career/educational support, social/recreational interests, or it may be culturally based.

Project-based mentorship is oriented around a specific focus. E.g. writing and producing a drama presentation depicting life issues, the production of CDs of music written and performed by the youth, photography project, learn to read program, sports programs, tours and events, computer training, arts & craft and getting them involved in national events like the National Independents Festival Of Created Arts (NIFCA) and other events or programs.

Peer mentorship connects youth with graduates of the program who faced similar life experiences. Peer Mentors provide leadership and support to youth in a number of areas. The Peer Mentors receive extensive training in group dynamics, leadership, communication, conflict resolution and diversity.