WYFCS has a youth mentoring program called "Worcester Connects" that serves students in grades 1 - 12 in Worcester County. Students are referred by anyone in the community with the goal of helping to build their resilience through mentorship with a positive adult role model. The program is seeking volunteer mentors interested in serving the community through mentor-based leadership and we need your help!
We are seeking mentor applicants aged 18 and up who are interested in helping children succeed. No special skills are required or mandatory. Mentors candidates will be interviewed, receive a background check, and participate in virtual training through Mentoring Central before being matched with a student and meeting the child’s family. Volunteer mentors will meet face-to-face with their mentee at least twice per month. Monthly group mentor meetings are also offered by WYFCS and all mentees/mentors are welcome to attend. Mentors will be asked to commit to one year of participation after assignment and will receive ongoing support from the program director and staff.
If you or a member of your organization is interested in becoming a youth mentor, please contact us by calling 410-641-4598 or by emailing us at shine@gowoyo.org.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
