Decatur Youth Services

Every 3rd Thursday of each month Decatur Youth Services will be holding a Mentoring Training Session for Volunteers who want to become involved in the community by mentoring the youths in Decatur City Schools.

Mentors must :
• Be willing to mentoring a child for an hour each week. You can read to them, play games, have lunch, help with homework etc. (we will confirm with the school the best time to meet)
• Commit to 6 months to a year
• Stick to the schedule
• Set high expectations
• Be understanding.
• Background check will be done ( few exceptions police officers, social workers etc.)

Benefits for youth:
• Increased high school graduation rates
• Lower high school dropout rates
• Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices
• Better attitude about school
• Higher college enrollment rates and higher educational aspirations
• Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence
• Improved behavior, both at home and at school
• Stronger relationships with parents, teachers, and peers
• Improved interpersonal skills
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If you know of anyone who would like to be involved please refer them to the contact information below.

Thank You!

Ann-Marie Porter
Girls 2 Women Mentoring Program Coordinator
Decatur Youth Services
1202-B 5th Ave SW
PO Box 488
Decatur AL. 35602
Tele # 256-341-4695
Cell # 256-227-1238
[email protected]