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.
View the Kansas City, Missouri District schools that participate in YouthFriends.
Academic Tutor
Assist students with class assignments and/or other supplied academic work to enable them to succeed on a given task or subject. This can be one-to-one or with a small group or entire class.
Mentoring
Help one child develop the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in school.
Lunch & Learn
Share your personal and professional experiences with a child over lunch.
Breakfast Buddy
Meet with students on your way to work, have breakfast, assist with homework or life skills.
Extended Day
Share a skill such as crafts, drama or athletic coaching. Meet with one student or a group of students before or after school.
Career Coaches
Meet weekly with a student to develop and advise on a school-to-career plan.
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.
Athletic Coach
Meet with a group of students before or after school to play ball, jump rope, or just chat. |