Reach
Our Youth
A
mentoring program for youth in Huron County
Reach Our Youth (ROY) is a
mentoring program that matches volunteers with youth [ages 6-18] in a
one-to-one relationship. Many of the
youth are in need of good role models and an extra friend to share life’s
experiences. ROY aims to help youth
grow into well-adjusted adults who contribute positively to their
community. Any child who resides in
Huron County and is in need of a mentor can join ROY.
Did you know that
mentored youth are: 46%
less likely to get into drugs 59%
get better grades 73%
raise their goals
Volunteers:
ROY volunteer mentors are age 16 and
older and make a six-month commitment to spend time with a child on a weekly
basis. Volunteers are encouraged to
spend quality time instead of money with their friend. The volunteer mentor strives to provide a
caring and positive relationship with their assigned mentee through listening,
talking and sharing meaningful activities.
Volunteers undergo a thorough screening and training process before they
are paired up with a child.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
ROY holds group activities for all
members periodically throughout the year.
Some of the more popular events include roller skating, bowling and a
summer picnic. The programs are
designed to provide safe, healthy and positive experiences for the youth and to
offer a support network to volunteer mentors.
“The number one indicator of success for a child is a good
relationship with a caring adult” -
Fortune Magazine –
Quotes from ROY participants:
“My mentee was very
excited that she won a prize for her costume. I am trying to build her self-esteem and confidence.” -volunteer mentor- “My son is doing well in school since his mentor
talked to him. He had been getting
into fights at school before the talk.” -parent- “Jackie
really likes her mentor and looks forward to their weekly
visits. She talks about her ROY
mentor all the time.” - parent-
To become a ROY
Mentor complete the application
Mentor Application (under
18 yrs old)
Mentor Application (18 and over)
Enrollment of Youth:
Anyone can refer
youth to ROY. However, children and
their parent(s) must desire to be a part of the program. Following the referral, the parent(s) will
complete a form and then the child is placed on the waiting list. All children, including those on the waiting
list, are eligible to participate in ROY group activities. Click here
for a Youth Application.
For More
Information Contact:
Kathy Noftz, Director
Reach Our Youth (ROY)
Huron County Common Pleas Court
Court Services
2 E. Main Street, Room 102
Norwalk, OH 44857-1534
Phone: (419) 663-2525 ext. 238
Fax: (419) 663-0944
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday
Email: roy@accnorwalk.com
ROY is a
member agency of the Norwalk Area
United Fund and The United Fund of Willard, Inc.
Reach Our
Youth is an entity of the Huron County Juvenile Court.
Last
updated 4/16/08