iC.A.R.E. Mentoring (1:1 youth mentoring in schools)
About the role
iC.A.R.E. Mentoring, a program of Red Oak Behavioral Health, matches caring adults to mentor one student, once a week, for one school year. Volunteers work with K-12 students in the Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, and Tallmadge public schools.
We support our volunteers with training, supplies, and a fun & interactive workbook that covers important skills such as goal setting, resilience, and self-confidence.
Why mentor?
Youth of all ages benefit from having a relationship with a caring and consistent adult role model. Students with a mentor are:
- 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor
- 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school
- 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking
(Source: National Mentoring Partnership)
Requirements
- Minimum age: 21+
How to learn more
Sign up for a 30-minute virtual information session to learn the basics of iC.A.R.E., what you can expect as a mentor, and much more. Click here to sign up for an info session.
Contact us at mentor@redoakbh.org for more information.