Community Youth Development Mentor/Volunteer Application

Lubbock, TX

Volunteer

Entry Level

YWCA of Lubbock
Community Youth Development
Mentor/Volunteer

Why become a mentor/volunteer in our Community Youth Development (CYD) Program?
Your unique gifts, talents, and life experiences have the power to profoundly impact and shape the life trajectory of our youth. By becoming a mentor/volunteer in the CYD Program, you’re not just guiding a young person—you’re investing in their future and helping to build a stronger, more connected community.

Overview of Mentoring Program/Volunteers:
CYD is dedicated to fostering nurturing and supportive relationships between youth and trusted adult role models. By becoming a mentor/volunteer you will play a pivotal role in the lives of youth, offering guidance and support as they navigate various challenges and milestones. By building meaningful connections, you will help youth develop essential life skills, boost their confidence, and set them on a path toward personal and academic success. We aim to not only provide immediate support but also to instill lasting positive influences that will benefit the youth well into their future.

Mentor/Volunteer Requirements:

Must be 18 years or older.
Successfully complete a background check.
Participate in an in-person or Zoom interview with the CYD Mentor Coordinator.
Provide 2 personal references and 1 professional reference.
Fulfill all training requirements.
Be available on the second and/or fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm throughout the year (for mentors only).
Commit to meeting with your mentee once a month for a year at the YWCA (for mentors only).
Handle all interactions professionally and tactfully with mentees, parents, and CYD/YWCA staff.

Essential Functions of Mentor/Volunteer:

Provide Guidance: Offer advice and support to help students navigate personal and academic challenges.
Build Trust: Establish a supportive and trusting relationship to encourage open communication and growth.
Set Goals: Assist students in setting and achieving realistic personal and professional goals.
Share Experience: Use your knowledge and experience to offer insights and practical solutions.
Encourage Development: Foster skills, confidence, and resilience through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.

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Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address

Are you 18 years of age or older?

List (2) Professional References:
(Include Name, Business, Phone Number and Email Address)*

List (3) Personal References:
(Include Name, Phone Number and Email Address)*

Are you applying to become a volunteer or a mentor for the Community Youth Development Program?* VolunteerMentorNot sure

What inspires you to want to work with and/or support the children within our offered programs?*

How do you view accountability, and how does it guide your approach when interacting with a child?*

Are you willing to commit to the wellbeing of all children within YWCA programs?*

What skills or qualities do you possess that make you a good mentor?*

What are your preferences for working with a child of a specific group and why?
For example: boys/girls or a specific age range.*

If you have a strong preference towards a specific child demographic group, how would you feel if you were matched with a child that was not your preference?*

Can you commit to a meeting with your assigned mentee at the YWCA once a month on either the second or fourth Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm?

Volunteering at the YWCA of Lubbock requires participants to undergo our standard background check procedure to ensure the safety of the children in our programs. If you were to become a volunteer with us, would you be will to undergo this process?*

Human Check*

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