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Published 8/14/25 8:00PM

It Only Takes One Caring Adult: Mentor a Teen! (Pottstown)

Valley Youth House
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Pottstown, PA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    2x monthly meetings between mentee and mentor for a period of 1 year. Suggested 1x monthly group supervision with other mentors and social events.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    Valley Youth House Mentoring Program is interested in connecting with individuals in the Pottstown, PA area who possess a strong passion for working with a youth in the role of a MENTOR.

    This young man enjoys watching college basketball and the NBA. He enjoys completing crossword puzzles and playing board games. His favorite subject in school is biochemistry and he has aspirations of attending college after graduating high school. (6)

    Valley Youth House (VYH) empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. Mentors are encouraged to participate in meetings with youth on a bi-weekly basis. Mentors will receive formal and informal training on VYH best practices and must obtain clearances and complete an application process. Evening, and weekend opportunities are available to best support the schedule of the mentor and the mentee.

    For more information, please contact Mentoring Program Coordinator Lara Bader at 610-272-2946 (office number) or 484-577-3058 (direct line) or lbader@valleyyouthhouse.org

    Location

    On-site
    Pottstown, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, US

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