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 Park Hill District schools that participate in YouthFriends.

Mentor
Be a friend and positive role model to a student. Get to know them by sharing a hobby, working on an assignment, playing a game or sport, or just "hanging out."

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

Breakfast Buddy
Meet with a student or small group of students for breakfast to enjoy eating and fun conversation. This is a great activity to do on your way to work.

Lunch Buddy
Enjoy eating and fun conversation while meeting with a student or group of students for lunch.

Reading Pals
Help students in grades K-7 practice and improve reading skills so they can gain the confidence necessary to be successful readers. Work with students one-to-one or in small group relationships for a minimum of one semester. Classroom teachers or reading specialists usually monitor student progress. Specialized one-hour mandatory supplemental training provided free-of-charge.

YouthFriends Book Club
(Line Creek only)
Read aloud and discuss a book with a small group of students.

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.