Youth Mentoring Program
Program Directors
Ashley Acevedo
Maria Fernandez
Volunteer Weekly Meetings (Virtual on Zoom)
Wednesday 6:00-6:50pm
Spring 2022: In-Person & Virtual Engagement
- Tentative in-person mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters at Aracata Elementary
- Pen Pal Project with 4th - 8th grade students
- Volunteers may participate in-person, virtually or both
Program Mission
Youth Mentoring Program (YMP) strives to connect Cal Poly Humboldt student mentors with local elementary and middle school students who need extra support. YMP is unique in the sense that it offers personal one-on-one mentoring, rather than group services. By establishing strong, consistent, and constructive relationships YMP volunteers become positive role models, allies, and agents of change in our community.
Community Contacts
YMP has been working with several schools to identify children seeking mentors, including Arcata Elementary, Pacific Union Elementary, and Sunny Brae Middle School.