4-H Mentoring Youth and Families with Promise - Utah County

4-H Mentoring of Utah County, is a nationally recognized program that began in 2001, and is operated through Utah State University. This program is designed for youth, ages 9-15, and their families. Youth are matched with young adult mentors, who work to establish caring relationships with identified youth. Mentors act as a role model, guide and friend. This program allows youth to develop their interpersonal and academic skills by participating in structured recreation, regular meetings with their mentor, and 4-H sponsored youth activities. This program is free to all youth participants. <br /><br />We are committed to providing an environment which fosters belonging, independence, generosity and mastery among program participants. The four essential elements of positive youth development. <br />As you begin mentoring, please consider this carefully: you can have a very positive impact on your "mentee's" life, or you can have a very detrimental effect if you choose to do this program only partially.<br /><br />As a mentor you will be matched with a mentee (ages 9-15) in Utah County. As a mentor, you will: <br /><br />Be a guide, advocate, and friend. You are not a tutor, school counselor, parent, or social worker. <br />Help your mentee feel a sense of belonging, develop independence, understand the importance of generosity, and master new skills<br />Introduce your mentee to new and different environments<br />Attend the monthly 4-H sponsored Mentor &amp; Mentee Activities <br />Commit to giving a minimum of one year to your mentee<br />Meet four times/month (usually once a week) with the youth you mentor<br /><br /><br /><br />Website: <a href="https://extension.usu.edu/utah/4h/mentoring/index">utahcounty4h.org/youthprograms/mentoring</a>