Summit County Mountain Mentors

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Children & Youth

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PO Box 4326Frisco, CO 80443 United States

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http://summitcares.org

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Volunteer as a youth mentor

Flexible Schedule | Frisco, CO 80443

Summit County Mountain Mentors is a well-established community-based mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with youth ages 8 to 16. Mountain Mentors’ mission is to positively influence the youth of Summit County to lead healthy lifestyles through a consistent one-to-one relationship with an adult. Volunteer as a Mentor Join Mountain Mentors’ community of volunteers. Our volunteer mentors share a common passion for supporting young people. Whether you help your mentee with school, inspire them to be a leader in their community, or just have fun, mentoring can be a rewarding experience for both adults and young people. Mountain Mentors matches one adult with a young person age 8 to 16 to help ensure a young person’s success in life. Throughout the program, mentors and mentees receive ongoing support to create a positive and fulfilling experience, including access to monthly Mountain Mentors group activities. Volunteers are asked to make a one-year commitment, meeting 4 to 8 hours each month with their mentee. QUALIFICATIONS * Open-minded, with an authentic desire to learn about mentoring youth * Have a positive perspective of young people * Able to start conversations with young people and communicate with them openly and non-judgmentally * Able to model positive communication and behavior * Able to establish a relationship based on equal responsibility and respect, avoiding the attitude that youth need to be "saved" or "rescued" * Value self-reflection and lifelong learning; feel comfortable with not having all the answers RESPONSIBILITIES & ELIGIBILITY * Be at least 21 years old * Reside in the Summit County area * Be willing to adhere to all Mountain Mentor policies and procedures, including program policies regarding alcohol, controlled substances, and illicit drugs * Complete the program’s screening procedure * No criminal offenses associated with Mountain Mentors eligibility policies * Have access to reliable transportation * Have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, and good driving record * Attend mentor orientation, training, and ongoing support * Attend a Mountain Mentors group activity at least once every four months * Proactively build a relationship with the mentee * Support mentee in achieving their goals and overcoming challenges * Connect monthly with program staff and discuss constructive feedback * Respond to parents, mentee, and program staff in a timely manner

Date Posted: 2024-11-15

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Mountain Mentors mission is to positively influence the youth of Summit County to lead healthy lifestyles, through a consistent one-on-one relationship with an adult.

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Mentoring youth in Summit County since 1987.

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