Agency - Friends for Youth - Mentoring Services

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Last updated on March 12, 2013

Friends for Youth is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of human relationships.

Description:
Friends for Youth serves at-risk youth between the ages of 8 and 17 through mentoring. Youth reside in San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties. They are matched one-on-one with positive adult role models. These mentoring Friendships spend time together weekly, doing fun activities.

History:
Friends for Youth has been serving youth in need in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties since 1979. The focus of the agency has always been to create quality mentoring relationships for the youth who need them most. With nearly 2000 matches made, Friends for Youth has always worked to ensure that the youth and mentor stay together for at least the initial year commitment. The organization's success rate in that field is 85%, a number far above national averages.

Contact person: Jonathan Cowgill, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (650) 368-4444
Office fax number: (650) 368-4467

Address:

1741 Broadway St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
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Web Site: http://www.friendsforyouth.org

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?

Spanish

What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?

20

Is your agency wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?

Yes

Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?

No

Last updated on March 12, 2013

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Average Rating (3 reflections)

5 Overall Experience Experience rating
It is a wonderful way to make a difference in a young person's life--and have fun doing it!

As a Mentor to Meliza, I have learned much about the challenges our youth are facing, how people of lower income levels are struggling to provide opportunities for their children, and how my talents can make a difference. Last night we went to the San Jose Taiko Rhythm Spirit Concert--we were both exposed to a new cultural experience, talked about our own cultures, and had a great time. I highly recommend mentoring through FFY--it's a very satisfying experience!
posted by jaheyboer on April 14, 2007

5 Overall Experience Experience rating
So rewarding working with the kids, as well as the organizaiton!

FFY is the best volunteer org I've ever worked with - so organized and fun to work with, it makes mentoring youth so much eaiser since they provide so many activities to do with your mentee, as well as help you as a mentor in mentoring techniques or challenges that you may encounter. They are SO on top of things - makes it THAT much more fun and easy to squeeze mentorship in our busy work schedules.
posted by happyac3 on April 27, 2006

5 Overall Experience Experience rating
Mentoring has made my life better, giving me much more than I contributed

I have been a Senior Friend two times with Friends for Youth. My initial match with Jose began in December of 1989 and I am still in touch with him to this day. My second Junior Friend, RJ was born in December of 1989 and I was matched with him just over a year ago. I initially thought I could bring my positive family experiences to each Friendship, but have truly been blessed with such great kids (Jose is now 28 years old and RJ is 16). I have gotten so much more than I ever thought possible. Recently I lost touch with Jose but he happened to call on my birthday and we reconnected in person on that day. I am not a parent, but being part of Friends for Youth has given me "parent like" experiences and another great family.
posted by rinouye on April 26, 2006

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