YouthFriends is a school-based mentoring effort that links caring adult volunteers from the community with students in schools and is open to all students, grades K-12, within participating school districts. All activities take place on school grounds before, during or after school hours. YouthFriends volunteers typically visit a school for one hour each week to do things like have lunch with a student, help with reading or academic tutoring, share an interest or a hobby or simply listen.

Breakfast Buddy
Eat breakfast with a student at the school cafeteria. Be a mentor by assisting your student with a class assignment, discussing a book or just chatting. This is a time to enjoy eating and fun conversation!

After School Programs (Sports)
Meet with a group of students for after-school sports games.

Mentor
Help a child develop the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in school.

Lunch & Learn
Come eat lunch with a child and participate in an activity of mutual interest, discuss a book or just chat.

Special Projects
YouthFriends actively encourages the development of any new programs that link positive adult role models from the community to students in our schools.