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.

Click here to view the Liberty District schools that participate in YouthFriends.

Lunch Buddy
Meet an elementary or secondary student or group of students for lunch. Enjoy eating and fun conversation.

Tutor or Academic Mentor
Assist youth with schoolwork by acting as a tutor. Students may be having difficulty with a subject or need advice to complete challenging projects.

YouthFriends English as a Second Language (ESL) Mentors
YouthFriends ESL Mentors is a special opportunity for volunteers to work one-to-one or with small groups of students in grades K-12 whose native language is one other than English. The goal is to enhance understanding, speaking, reading and writing the new language. Volunteers are not required to speak additional languages to qualify. Specialized one-hour mandatory supplemental training provided free-of-charge. Time commitment: One hour per week.