Serve as a mentor to help Lorain County teens build positive behaviors, improve school performance, and strengthen family relationships. With a focus on developing pro-social skills, the program includes mentoring, group sessions, community connections, and skill-building opportunities.
After completing training, mentors will be assigned to one mentee, who they will support in achieving the goals they have set for their mentoring time. Mentors will work with our Program Coordinator and the mentee's family to set a regular schedule for mentoring.
During mentoring time, the mentor and mentee will plan and engage in various activities in and around the community. This volunteer opportunity allows for flexible scheduling, but does require annual training, relationship building, and reliable transportation. Funding is available for mentoring activities.
Time Commitment
We ask volunteers to spend a minimum of 2 hours biweekly with their mentee. These activities are to be scheduled after school or on the weekend.
In addition, mentees will regularly check in with staff.
Registration Instructions
Volunteers must create a Galaxy volunteer account and submit the electronic waivers.
1. Create a volunteer account. Click "SIGN UP" in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
2. Click "RESPOND" and complete the waivers.
3. Click 'RESPOND" again to sign up for a volunteer shift.
Next Steps
Note: Please contact the Catholic Charities Lorain County office to learn more. You will need to complete the following to register.
- Interview
- Background check
- Submit copy of driver's license
- Submit copy of auto insurance
- Sign driver's statement
- Virtus child safety training
- Volunteer training
After you "Respond" and complete the waivers, a coordinator will be in touch to share information about the program and discuss how you can support our youth.
