YMCA of Central Massachusetts

Volunteer Title: Youth and Teen Mentor Position Summary: As a Youth and Teen mentor for the Greendale Y Achievers program you would use your expertise in your field of work, or life experience to help high school students prepare for college and the workforce. You do this by offering advice, talking with the whole group, offering a specific service that would be of benefit to high school students. Achievers is a program that helps prepare students for their future, and explores new ideas and avenues that they otherwise may not be able to with the help of the YMCA and mentors like you. Essential Responsibilities: Speak with students, communicate with them about their goals and future plans. Provide support, advice, and knowledge that could help students. Volunteers will share their careers, path to success, social activism work and more. The Y Achievers program intentionally introduces young people to caring adults who can positively impact, inspire and support them. You are not required to come to each session. Rotating schedule, you can come once or on a regular basis depending on your availability. Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years old Must be able to communicate effectively with high school students Must have relevant knowledge/skills that offer quality information to teens Must be welcoming, relatable, and flexible Requirements: Volunteer Application CORI/SORI, Criminal Background Check and Sex Offender Registry Check ***ID must be verified in person References (online) Child Abuse Prevention Training Interview Start Date: 10/01/2025 Days available or Day: Bi-weekly Wednesdays starting 10/01/2025 Time: Program runs 4pm-6pm -- we ask for around an hour of an individual's time