Mentor Youth Ages 10-17: STRIVE Program (Wooster, OH)

Calendar Until Dec 1, 2033
Time Minimum of 4 hours per month with a 1-year commitment.

Description

We are seeking volunteer mentors to be matched with a youth ages 10-17 in Wayne County. Males are paired with males, and females are paired with females.

Volunteers are provided with training, gas cards, and opportunities for reimbursement for activities with their mentee. The program coordinator plans a monthly group event for all the mentors and mentees together.

Time Commitment

We ask volunteers to spend a minimum of 4 hours per month with their mentee, 2 hours at the group event and 2 hours individually.

Auto Insurance is required. 

STRIVE Mentors Offer

  • One-on-one mentoring
  • A positive support system
  • A role-model
  • Guidance & support
  • Social, emotional & academic assistance

Note: Please contact the STRIVE 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

 

A coordinator will be in touch to share information about the program and discuss how you can support our youth. 

Details

Get Connected Icon 21 and older
Get Connected Icon Training Provided
Get Connected Icon Opportunity for reimbursement for food/activities with mentee
Get Connected Icon Gas Cards provided quarterly
Get Connected Icon Food is provided at group events
Warning Requires: General Volunteer Release & Waiver
Warning Requires: Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
Warning Requires: Volunteer Handbook
Warning Requires: Photography & Social Media Release and Waiver of Liability

Location

Location Dot Shift 215 S. Walnut Street
Wooster, OH  44691