When you volunteer, you can volunteer as a mentor, speaker, or facilitator for STRAP  interventional/educational sessions, where you can share your skills, knowledge, and experience with our teens.  Some duties and responsibilities are listed below.

• Providing Support: Offer comprehensive support and guidance to youth, aiding in the development of both social skills and academic proficiency tailored to individual needs.
• Regular Mentorship Meetings: Establish consistent meetings with mentees to track progress, offer personalized advice, and foster strong, trust-based relationships.
• Empowerment through Strengths: Foster a nurturing environment where mentees can identify and cultivate their unique strengths, talents, and potential, empowering them to thrive.
• Promoting Well-being: Prioritize mentees’ physical and emotional well-being, ensuring they feel supported and equipped to navigate life’s challenges confidently.
• Life and Academic Skills: Provide instruction in essential life skills and academic subjects, equipping mentees with the tools they need to succeed both personally and academically.
• Family and Community Support: Extend support beyond the mentee, assisting families and facilitating connections to additional services and resources within the community.
• Exemplifying Responsibility: Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating responsible behavior and ethical decision-making to inspire mentees to do the same.
• Setting Positive Expectations: Encourage and uphold positive expectations for mentees, fostering an environment of growth, achievement, and self-improvement.
• Career Exploration Guidance: Offer guidance and assistance in exploring various career paths, helping mentees discover their interests and potential career opportunities.
• Long-term Engagement: Maintain ongoing engagement and commitment, ensuring sustained purpose and support over time to maximize mentees’ personal and academic development.