Reach &Rise® is a national YMCA program designed to build a better future for youth by helping them reach their full potential through the support of caring adults. Established to provide young people in our community with positive adult relationships, adult mentors are matched with youth in our community who they meet with once a week. Mentors serve as role models, friends, and confidants. Mentors are not meant to take the role of a parent, babysitter, or financer, but to introduce their mentees to new activities to help them grow and learn about themselves and their community. GROUP MENTOR Program Logistics: FALL& SPRING - 3 Groups - 14 - 16 Weeks - 2 Mentors: 8 Mentees SUMMER - 1 Group - 6 - 8Weeks - 2 Mentors: 8 Mentees Group Mentor Requirements: - 21+years old - Pass background check - Meet up to 2 hours each week Complete mentor training over topics: - Basics of youth mentoring - Theoretical approaches to mentoring - Stages of Youth Development - Facilitating & Managing Groups - Mental Health Youth May Experience - Safety Issues - Policies& Procedures
• Develop self-confidence • Develop respect (mutual) • Develop life skills • College and Career readiness • Build teamwork • Positively reinforce all teens • Communicate effectively and regularly with teens and parents • Exercise self-restraint & tactfulness with all persons involved in program • Lead by example • Be a positive role model • Be on time! • Have Fun!
Tamyra Bishop- tamyra.bishop@ymcafw.org
• Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child Abuse Prevention Training for Volunteers • Must wear proper attire
