Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY)
Run by Central Oregon Partnership for Youth
Program Details
Recruitment Status
- Accepting Male Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Female Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Male Mentees: Wait list
- Accepting Female Mentees: Wait list
Program Description
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, prepares volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent.
COPY volunteers commit to spending a few hours each week with a youth living in their community. This time is often spent going to community events, attending art programs, participating in sports, or simply hanging out and talking.
Volunteers must be willing to make a one-year commitment and are required to complete an orientation/training and background checks.
Ages of Youth in the Program
5 to 15
Description of Youth in the Program
COPY kids have at least one parent or caregiver impacted by incarceration.
Quality Standards of Program
COPY provides volunteers 6-hours of initial training, supplemental insurance coverage, background checks, ongoing training, e-newsletters, community resources, and intensive staff case management.
Youth Goals and Outcomes
The primary goal of the COPY initiative is to provide support and assistance to the children of incarcerated parents in Deschutes County, giving them an equal opportunity to succeed. Additionally, the initiative seeks to offer a positive and fulfilling experience to volunteer mentors, aid family members and caregivers and, when possible, help the incarcerated parent ultimately achieve a successful reunion with the child.
Mentor Profile
Mentors need to be 21 years of age, have access to a properly insured automobile, and successfully complete a background process.
Types of Mentoring
- Volunteer with one youth (one-to-one mentoring)
Place Where Mentoring Occurs
- Community-based (community activities might include, sports, meals, museums, concerts, etc.)
Hours Needed
- Weekday Mornings: 8 am to Noon
- Weekday Afternoon: Noon to 3 pm
- Weekday After School: 3 pm to 5 pm
- Weekday Evenings: 5 pm to 9 pm
- Weekend
Contact Information
Contact: Bob Moore
Phone: (541) 388-6651
Email: copy@deschutes.org
Locations Served
- Deschutes County
