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Goodwill GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program
Basic Information
Address: 2600 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone Number: 412-390-2308
Director: Jackie Abel-Stavropoulos, Program Manager
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Additional Information
Causes Served: At Risk or adjudicated youth between the ages of 12 - 17
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: At Risk or adjudicated youth between the ages of 12 - 17
Ages for Volunteer: Volunteer Mentors 21+ and 16 -20 for Peer Mentors
Hours of Service: Two hours per week, year round
Minimum Hours Required: 6 hours per month
Days of Service: One day per week
Mission Statement:
The Goodwill GoodGuides youth mentoring program is to empower at risk youth to make positive ife choices that enable them to maximize their personal current and future potential.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
The Goodwill GoodGuides youth mentoring program envisions a nation in which every youth experiences nuturing and positive relationships and community support that enable all youth to develop to their full potential, with the capability of making informed, responsible decisons as involved members of their communities.
Events:
GoodGuides is a career focused mentoring program to help youth set goals in regards to careers. The program is designed to promote opportunity and positive choices for youth who are at risk for delinquency and contact with the juvenile justice system. By engaging youth in positive in positive activities with adults who are s trong role models, youth receive the encouragement and support they need to maximize their potential.
Additional Information:
Volunteer Mentors:
Serve a postiive role models
Build relationships by planning and participating in activities together
Be willing to share information about your career and career path and explore career options with mentees
Help your mentee build self-esteem and motivation
Promote and exhibit personal and social responsibility
Help set goals and support youth as they work toward accomplishing them
Serve as a positive role lmodel by modeling desirable behaviors