Provo Youth Mentoring
*THIS PROGRAM IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING BUT WILL RESUME IN FALL SEMESTER*
What is Provo Youth Mentoring?
Provo Youth Mentoring is an impactful service program dedicated to pairing enthusiastic volunteers with students in need of guidance and support. By committing just one hour a week, mentors have the opportunity to make a significant difference in a young person's life. Volunteers engage with students at BYU or off-campus, providing assistance with academic subjects, life skills, and goal setting. Additionally, mentors play a crucial role in language acquisition for students who may be learning English as a second language. This one-on-one interaction not only helps students overcome educational challenges but also fosters personal growth and confidence. Join Provo Youth Mentoring to become a vital part of a student's journey toward success and make a lasting impact in the community.
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How do I get involved?
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Description: There are two opportunities to serve: One at BYU and One Off-Campus. Volunteers will be paired with sixth-graders from local Elementary schools and they accompany them in weekly activities. There is a great need for male, Spanish-speaking mentors!
Volunteer Commitment: Mentors are expected to attend one training meeting followed by volunteering 1 hour per week throughout the semester.
Step 1:
To get started please email or text/call Cora Barrett via the contacts below. With the off-campus program, you will need to attend a training meeting. You can schedule a training with Cora.
- Email: corab@provo.edu
- Phone #: (801) 362-3029
Step 2:
Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with the children.
This program may require a background check from the community service provider.
For most of my time at BYU, Fridays have been my favorite day every week--not because of fewer classes, but because I can have fun with the student I mentor and feel like I am making an impact in someone's life. I love how convenient the program makes it to make meaningful service a part of my life, which is so difficult but makes such a difference during the busy semester. It is an incredible feeling to know that your example and involvement in a child's life has a chance to alter their life course for the better. Beyond that, though, I think I end up benefiting even more than my student because of the friendship and happiness they share with me.
At the end of my first semester at BYU, my sixth-grade friend Reddick handed me a thank-you card he made during our time together in the Provo Youth Mentoring Program. He drew all of our favorite memories from messing around at the science fair to the time when we gazed at stars in the space auditorium. As we said our goodbyes, my heart filled with gratitude for the ability to form such a strong bond with someone I had only met a month ago. I know that the friendship between me and Reddick was inspired. He's such an amazing kid destined for greatness in the future.