MENTORING PROGRAMS
A mentor can be a powerful ally in the life of a child. A mentor is a caring, consistent and committed friend. Here are some of the agencies that provide youth mentoring. If you have any questions about mentoring, please contact us and we can help you find a suitable program. You can also fill out our mentor application form here.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada
County makes a positive difference in the lives of children and youth in our
community through a professionally-supported, one-to-one relationship with
a caring and responsible individual. These individuals
offer support to children’s growth and development through nurturing
relationships, leading to positive outcomes. We are an affiliate of Big
Brothers Big Sisters of America, a nationally acclaimed organization with over
100 years of successful experience in the youth mentoring field. Our local BBBS agency has been serving Nevada County children since 1981, and expanded its services to the Truckee and North Tahoe region in January 2008.
www.bigsofnc.org
The Friendship Club
The Friendship Club engages, educates and empowers girls at risk.
Founded in 1995, The Friendship Club is a prevention program designed to reach girls before they engage in unhealthy behaviors. They teach the girls
life skills, personal responsibility and the value of hard work through a year-round
program of educational activities, emotional support and community involvement.
www.friendshipclub.org
The Nevada County PAL Program
The Nevada County PAL Program pairs over 100 children each year using the volunteer services of selected high school students from Nevada Union High School. These volunteers, known as Big PALS, meet with their Little PALS throughout the school year on a weekly basis, assisting in academic assignments as well as play. The end of the school year brings the PAL games- a fun filled day of camaraderie and accomplishment.
Friday Night Live Mentoring
Friday Night Live Mentoring is a peer to peer school based mentoring program. High School youth are screened and trained to be mentors to middle school protégés, providing opportunities for young people to be in mutually beneficial, caring relationships which strengthen a young person's ability to cope with the challenges of life. Matches meet for 16 weeks throughout the school year and participate in group curriculum topics, team building and spend consistent mentor match 1 on 1 time. FNL Mentoring is a statewide program that has been in Nevada County since 2001.
Project Y.E.S. – Youth Exemplifying Success
Project Y.E.S. is a mentoring program designed to engage, motivate and guide at-risk youth and juvenile offenders towards an extraordinary vision for personal and community excellence. The program uses a vocational/life skills curriculum for students to explore their interests and inherent skills at school. Outside of the classroom, students participate in activities with adult mentors that reinforce team work, problem solving and life skills. Project Y.E.S. helps youth engage in useful roles in the community and supports them in their efforts to be productive members of society.
Become a Mentor
If you have any questions about mentoring, please contact us and we can help you find a suitable program. You can also fill out our mentor application form here.
September 27, 2011
The first in a 3 part "Spark" series from our friends at Sacramento Youth Development Network- Building Community Through Icebreakers; 10-12pm in Sacramento
