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Published 12/11/25 3:36PM

Empower Youth: Volunteer with the Friendship Program as a Mentor

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    6 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Mental Health, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Empower Youth: Volunteer with the Friendship Program as a Mentor

    Program Description and Who We’re Seeking:

    Our Friendship Program is designed to foster social-emotional learning and the art of building relationships. Through mentorship within the program, our emphasis lies in nurturing personal connections, implementing inventive programming, and fortifying community bonds. Currently, we are recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to serve as mentors for six months as part of our inaugural mentor Cohort, "60 for Six."

    Why Volunteer With Us?

    Your involvement directly addresses the urgent need for mentorship. Currently, there are over 60 youth eagerly awaiting mentors, and with your assistance, we could expand our services to reach many more.

    How It Works:

    Volunteers will receive mentor training and support before being matched and engaging with their mentee in meaningful cultural, educational, and social activities, facilitating personal and professional growth for the youth involved - all at no cost to the Volunteer.

    Ready to Become a Mentor?

    Take the first step today by clicking the Mentor Interest Form 2025 to sign up for orientation. Once submitted, you’ll be contacted with more details about the next steps!

    How It Works:

    Volunteers will receive mentor training and support before being matched and engaging with their mentee in meaningful cultural, educational, and social activities, facilitating personal and professional growth for the youth involved - all at no cost to the Volunteer.

    Ready to Become a Mentor?

    Take the first step today by clicking the Mentor Interest Form 2025 to sign up for orientation. Once submitted, you’ll be contacted with more details about the next steps!

    Visit us at Volunteers-and-Mentors

    Location

    On-site

    Franklin County Children Services

    855 W. Mound St., Columbus, Ohio, US
    855 W. Mound Street

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