Become a WYAP Mentor!

Become A Mentor

Every child deserves to have a positive role model who he or she can trust.  The Youth Assistance Program partners a caring adult with a child who needs a mentor.  The mentor and child do activities together, usually one-on-one in the community.  Children matched with a mentor do better in school, have higher self-esteem and make better choices.

 

What’s involved?

As a mentor, you will be asked to make a one-year commitment to spending at least one hour, one time per week with the youth while you serve as a positive role model. You will not be expected to spend large sums of money. What is valuable is that you share time together and have fun as you introduce your child to new experiences.

 

How do you get started?

To get started, you'll need to complete the mentor application form.  You will need to agree to a police background and driving check, followed by a personal interview. Prior to being matched, you will attend an orientation session.

Current Mentors


“My mentor phil has helped me become a better me. he’s very supportive of me. I think of him not just as my mentor but as my friend.” -kenn’yon

Is Mentoring for you?

It takes a special kind of person to take on this commitment.  Our successful mentors possess the following attributes:

  • Commitment

  • Adaptability

  • A positive attitude

Does mentoring sound right for you? Click the link below to fill out the online application form.

Mentor  Application Form

Not ready to apply yet with the mentor application form (above)? Have questions or want to talk before applying? Please fill out this form below & we will reach out to you to answer your questions!