Youth Mentoring Programs
Interested in Becoming a Friend/Mentor?
Contact a Mentoring Coordinator
Reach out to one of our experienced mentoring coordinators. They love to answer questions about mentoring!
Spotlight on Male Mentoring in Delaware County
Male participants have fun, make an impact, and feel the rewards of youth mentoring!
In this video, listen to David McNichols, Derek Krogmann/Wyatt, Brad Streicher/Jaiden, Michael Elsinger/Wesley talk about what they like about youth mentoring.
“It sounds intimidating, but once you start hanging out and get to know each other, it’s really simple, fun, and rewarding!”
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Youth Waiting
Current youth who are paired with a volunteer mentor or mentoring family and local youth waiting to be matched with a role model.
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BECOME A MENTOR
- Spend a minimum of four hours per month with a youth.
- Commit to being a mentor for a minimum of one year.
- Have a caring and positive attitude.
- Ask for an application at mentoring@helpingservices.org
BECOME A MENTOR FOR A DAY (MFAD)
What is a Mentor For A Day?
A MFAD is a person who has agreed to attend a scheduled mentoring event to be a role model and friend to a youth whose regular mentor could not attend or a youth who’s on the waiting list for a mentor.
What does it take to be a MFAD?
- Have a caring and positive attitude
- Enjoy being with youth
- Ask for an application at mentoring@helpingservices.org
BECOME A MENTEE
- You must be age 6–16 and live in or attend school in Delaware, Howard, Winneshiek, or Allamakee County.
- Both you and your parent(s)/guardian(s) agree for you to have a mentor.
- Ask for an application at mentoring@helpingservices.org