What is the best youth mentoring program to volunteer for?

Answer 1

I've volunteered with several youth programs, and I've had some pretty positive experiences with all of them. I currently work with several programs. I am an active "Big" in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization:
http://www.bbbs.org

I'm on my second match, and it's been a lot of fun. Even though at times you may not realize the impact that you are making, it's all of the little moments that make it worthwhile.

I also volunteer through my volunteer center to tutor children at the library and work at the local children's shelter. I've found the most variety through the volunteer center:
http://www.handsonnetwork.org/our-network/
http://www.pointsoflight.org/centers/find_center.cfm
http://national.unitedway.org

It all depends on the type of time commitment, and what you are looking for in a program. If you are looking for a one-on-one match, then I would suggest that Big Brothers is a very good program. If you are looking for general mentoring opportunities, I think your volunteer center may be able to help you find stuff that will have a shorter time frame to get started. In both cases with Big Brothers, it did take quite a bit of time before I was matched, and a longer time in order to build a relationship with my match.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Hey, check out Edinburgh Cyrenians - there's a 6 month residential peer mentor programme.

Answer 3

Well: according to our"Church we'd are Sponsoring
Awana Clubs International yes they are looking for Volunteers
to join them as an Leader for our Christan Youths Groups"

Answer 4

WARNING - Do not click Jessica R's link above. Its spam/advertising.

Answer 5

the kind that does a thourgh criminal background check of all adult participants