Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Basic Information

Address: 2600 East Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone Number: 412-390-2308
Fax Number: 412-481-0187
Director: Jackie Abel-Stavropoulos

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Additional Information

Causes Served: At Risk or adjudicated youth
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: 12-17 year olds
Ages for Volunteer: 21 + for Mentors; 16-21 for supervised peer mentoring
Hours of Service: 6 - 8 hours/month
Minimum Hours Required: 1 year committment; 6-8 hrs/month
Days of Service: 1 day a week
Mission Statement:

The mission statement of Goodwill GoodGuides™ Youth mentoring program is: To empower youth to make positive choicdes that enable them to maximize their current and future potential.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Vision is a nation in which youth expereince nurturing, positive relationships and community support that enables them to develop to their full potential with the capability of making informed, responsible decisions as involved members of their communities.

Program History:

This is a brand new national program being introduced by Goodwill International in 38 states. The plans are to serve over 6,000 youth in 56 communities over the next two years.

Events:

Weekly interaction with youth-mentees as well as large group activities within the community.

Additional Information:

Goodwill GoodGuides™Youth Mentoring Program:  The mentor and youth-mentee will meet weekly for a variety of activities.  Twice a month they will meet to work on academics, discuss future plans, interpersonal skills and goal setting.  Once a month they will participate in Career Development activities that will include career exploration, career interest tests, guest speakers and discussions around career development.   Once a month they will participate in community and social activities such as attending a local sporting event (maybe a baseball game or a college football game), a trip to a local museum, community activities and service learning activities.  We hope to involve the youth in community and to help them realize the importance of giving back to the communities in which we live.