YSS Mentoring Program
The YSS Mentoring Program is unique in the communities we serve, with 20 years of successfully matching children and mentors, creating life-changing—and often life-long—relationships. School-Based, and Residential Treatment/Shelter Based Mentoring options available.
School-Based:
- Matches K-8 grade students in Ames, Ballard, Boone, Collins-Maxwell, Gilbert, Madrid, Nevada, Ogden
- Requires your commitment through the end of the school year with meetings for about an hour once a week during the child’s school day (8:30AM-3:30PM), typically over the child’s lunch/recess hour.
Matched to Make a Difference
- You will be matched with a youth whose schedule and interests match with yours.
- Opportunities to attend monthly match activities (ISU sporting event, games night, etc.).
- Many mentors continue with their mentees for longer than one year. This is a benefit for the mentee and the mentor!
- This commitment does allow you to take breaks for vacations and sick days.
Becoming a Mentor with YSS is Simple
- Submit an application by visiting our website YSS Mentoring Program
- Complete and pass background & reference checks
- Complete an interview & mentor orientation
Fill out a mentor application today!
More information:
We hold the distinction of being certified by the Iowa Mentoring Partnership, which requires adherence to strict guidelines and best practices established by MENTOR, the National Mentoring Partnership.
If you have questions regarding mentoring opportunities in Ames and the surrounding areas, please contact YSS at 515-233-3141.
