Reach & Rise Group Mentor (Ages 21+)

Reach & Rise® Group Volunteer Job Description

Objective:  The Reach & Rise group mentoring program trains adult volunteers to provide mentoring services to youth ages 6-17. We aim to help youth develop tools to improve self-esteem, decision-making skills, school performance and interpersonal relationships. 

Time Commitment:     

Training: 15 Hours | Weekly Commitment: 2-3 Hours                                                                          

• 15 hours of training (over 4-5 weeks, in-person/virtual) 

• 1-2 hours each week for group session (same day/time each week) for 8 weeks in Summer or 14-16 weeks Spring or Fall

• 1 hour or less each week to connect with co-mentor ad collaborate on group session curriculum, utilizing training manual and activities manual (provided)

• Weekly in person or phone check-in with Program Director

Reports To:  Mackenzie Duvall, Reach & Rise Group Mentoring Director

Principal Activities:  Developing supportive, consistent mentoring relationships with a group of youth through paraprofessional therapeutic techniques and group activities.  Help youth explore and cope with social and/or emotional issues.

Position Requirements:                                                                            

• Must be at least 21 years of age                                                                                                          

• Have a desire to be a positive role model, and interest in working with youth                                    

• Complete a mentor application online HERE                                                                

• Complete an interview with the program director

• Complete a background check clearance 

• Complete 15-hours of therapeutic-based mentor training over 4-5 weeks

• Commitment to co-facilitate a mentoring group with mentees one time a week for 2 hours for 8 or 16 weeks 

Training and Support: Mentors attend 15+ hours of training over the course of approximately 4-5 weeks. The training prepares volunteers for the mentoring relationship, providing information about the program, expectations, basic therapeutic concepts, relationship building, understanding risk factors, mental health issues, how to handle safety issues, and group dynamics.  If accepted into the program, mentors are then matched with a co-mentor and up to 8 mentees in a group. Ongoing support will be provided by the Program Director.   

More Information:

Reach & Rise - Georgia https://ymcaatlanta.org/more-explore/reach-rise 

Reach & Rise - National https://www.ymcasf.org/program/national-reach-rise/