Y-Mentoring
Run by Mid-Willamette Family YMCA
Program Details
Recruitment Status
- Accepting Male Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Female Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Male Mentees: No
- Accepting Female Mentees: No
Program Description
Y-Mentoring promotes positive change in youth through a year-long relationship with an adult volunteer mentor. The Lunch Buddy component matches high school students with elementary aged students to promote school attachment.
Ages of Youth in the Program
8 to 17
Description of Youth in the Program
Linn County youth who are referred to the program by youth serving agencies.
Quality Standards of Program
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Youth Goals and Outcomes
To promote positive change in youth, improve school performance and citizenship, as well as provide a positive outlet for youth to make and reach their own goals.
Mentor Profile
Adults who are 21 years of age and able to demonstrate positive role-modeling to the youth they are working with, as well as being a friend and advocate. Lunch Buddies are sophomore, junior, or senior high school students who have lunch time period available.
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.)
- Site-based (limited to one location: school, activity center, workplace, 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
Web: ymcaalbany.org
Contact: Kathleen Magnuson
Phone: (541) 926-4488
Email: mentoring@ymcaalbany.org
Locations Served
- Albany (Linn)
- Albany (Benton)
- Halsey
- Lebanon
- Sweet Home
