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 or a small group of students at the school cafeteria from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. Help students get a great start on the day knowing someone is there to visit with and encourage them! (available
K-12)
Lunch Buddy
Eat lunch at school with an individual student or a group of students during their lunch period. Lunch shifts are from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., depending on the grade of the student. At the elementary school, lunch can be followed by reading time or outdoor time. (available K-12)
Morning Greeter
Position yourself at the door of one of the three buildings to welcome students as they enter and have conversation before the morning bell rings at 8:05 a.m.
Academic Tutor
Meet with a student or small group to help them with a particular subject, or general homework completion. You can select the age of student (K-12) and subject matter that is your favorite.
Reading Partner
Meet with a small group of students (2-4) or an individual to listen to them read, read aloud to them, and discuss the material for more complete comprehension. Student show significant gains when they can practice in a small group.
Mentor
Time with a positive adult role model is something kids ask for time after time. Have fun getting to know a student through a hobby, working on an assignment, playing a game, or just being a good listener. A mentor is a friend who helps build the self-confidence sutdents need to succeed in school.
Career Mentor
Work with older students to sort out employment an /or educational options ater graduation.
Special Projects
This is a chance to share a special interest or talent of yours with students. Share your enthusiasm with others through something you enjoy. Be creative - it could be a craft, a vocational skill, or astronomy. Join us to broaden a student's horizon. This may be meeting with a student or small group 4 times, or all year, depending on the project.
YouthFriends Corps
YouthFriends Corps provides an opportunity for high school students to volunteer with elementary school students in their own district. YouthFriends Corps is an elective class through Humboldt High School, students will be selected with recommendations/approval from the high school counselor and administration. To apply file an application through the YouthFriends Coordinator (Terri DeGeer). |
