We provide mentors for at-risk youth!
Youth Horizons’ mentoring program helps youth grow to be confident, hopeful citizens. We match children from age 5 to 14 (at startup) with a positive Christian role model. Mentors commit to spend two to three hours a week with a child for at least one year. Mentoring time is fun time with a caring adult and includes life skill-building (sports, acting, money management, etc.) and spiritual development (Bible study, prayer, church).
Read more about how to become a mentor
We now offer a school-based mentoring option.
In the school-based program, mentors commit to meet with a child for a period of two semesters. Mentors will typically spend 40 minutes to an hour with the child at school during lunch or at recess. Mentors may assist with a variety of activities, including helping with homework, sharing stories, developing reading skills or playing a game.
Currently we have mentors working in the following schools
- Woodman Elementary
- Brooks Middle School
- Slate Creek Elementary in Newton
>>Read more about School-Based Mentoring
What is required to be a mentor through Youth Horizons?
Youth Horizons has mentors from every stage of life: college, single, married without kids, married with kids, retired, etc. In some matches, the mentor fills the role of a big brother. In others, the mentor relates to the child as more of a father figure or grandparent. Those interested in becoming a mentor must meet the following guidelines:
- Be active in a local church.
- Be at least 21 years old. (except for School-based mentors)
- Complete a screening process involving a personal interview, written application and training.
