Mentoring Model: Pathways to Justice Careers
Pathways to Justice Careers Mentoring Model
If you are in the Emergency Career Field (EMT, law enforcement, firefighter, attorney, etc.), we need you as a mentor! The Pathways to Justice Careers program supports youth who are facing challenges that put them at risk of not graduating high school by addressing those barriers and providing pathways into the civil service sector. Mentors will be involved in a one-to-one or small group setting geared to inspire youth and provide valuable insight and guidance into this line of work. This commitment is one hour per week for six months.
WHERE
Helen Bernstein High School1309 North Wilton Place
Los Angeles, CA 90028
REQUIREMENTS
- Pass a TB test
- Pass a LiveScan background check
- Attend a five-hour in-person training
- Commit to in-person mentoring for one hour a week for a minimum of six months
Become a volunteer
Mentoring Model: Face Forward
Face Forward Mentoring Model
Face Forward is looking for mentors from a variety of education and career fields. If you’re interested in making an impact in a young person’s life, this program is for you! Face Forward supports youth who’ve been involved in the juvenile justice system by helping those at risk meet their education and career goals. Program volunteers have the choice to engage with youth in a small group setting at either our Pico-Union or Hollywood Youth Center locations Mentors will have weekly check-ins and meet with youth in person twice per month over 6-month commitment.
LOCATIONS
Pico-Union Youth Center2140 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Hollywood Youth Center
5934 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038
REQUIREMENTS
- Pass a LiveScan background check
- Attend an in-person training and webinars totalling 20 hours
- Commit to engage mentee weekly by phone and at least twice per month in person for a minimum of t six months
Become a volunteer
Mentorship Opportunities
Make a difference in a young person’s life. Become a mentor today!
Are you interested in working with young people ages 16–24? Do you feel passionate about sharing your personal experience and imparting insights you’ve gained firsthand to motivate youth? Our mentorship opportunities that connect the next generation to the wisdom of mentors provide youth a positive learning experience for both mentor and mentee.
Youth Policy Institute is searching for individuals who are passionate about youth development and eager to serve as a positive role model to those still navigating their way to life as an adult.
YPI’s YouthSource & Education Department currently has three programs that provide potential mentors the opportunity to engage and affect youth in a lasting way. If you’re interested in being involved, let us know what program interests you the most by filling out the interests form below.
Pathways to
Justice Careers
If you are in the emergency career field (nursing, EMT, law enforcement, firefighter, attorney, etc.), we need you as a mentor! The Pathways to Justice Careers program supports youth who are facing challenges that put them at risk of not graduating high school by addressing those barriers and providing pathways into the civil service sector. Mentors will be involved in a one-to-one or small group setting geared to inspire youth and provide valuable insight and guidance into this line of work. This commitment is one hour per week for six months.
Face Forward
Face Forward is looking for mentors from a variety of education and career fields. If you’re interested in making an impact in a young person’s life, this program is for you! Face Forward supports youth who’ve been involved in the juvenile justice system by helping those at risk meet their education and career goals. Program volunteers have the choice to engage with youth in a small group setting at either our Pico-Union or Hollywood Youth Center locations. Mentors will have weekly check-ins and meet with youth in person twice per month over 6 months.
ServiceWorks
ServiceWorks is looking for mentors from a variety of fields in education and career. If you enjoy facilitating workshops in a classroom setting, this program is for you! Youth enrolled in our program learns about the importance of community service as an effective tool for positive change, and have the opportunity to create their own Capstone Project in which they plan and implement their own service project. As a mentor, you’ll implement our curriculum in either a one-on-one or small-group setting, as well as create smart goals and action steps that support youth in achieving these goals.
We’re sure that your time as a mentor will bring you rewarding experiences. We will match you with someone who shares your personal interests and who you will assist with educational, career, and personal goals. Please complete the interest form by clicking the link below.
Mentoring Model: ServiceWorks
ServiceWorks Mentoring Model
ServiceWorks is looking for mentors from a variety of fields in education and career. If you enjoy facilitating workshops in a classroom setting, this program is for you! Youth enrolled in our ServiceWorks program learn about the importance of community service as an effective tool for positive change, and have the opportunity to create their own Capstone Project in which they plan and implement their own community service project. As a ServiceWorks mentor, you will implement our curriculum in either a one-on-one or small-group setting, as well as create smart goals and action steps that support youth in achieving these goals.
LOCATIONS
Pico-Union Youth Center2140 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Hollywood Youth Center
5934 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038
San Fernando Valley YouthSource Center
1009 Glenoaks Boulevard
San Fernando, CA 91340
Pacoima Community Center
12502 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 101
Pacoima, CA 91331
REQUIREMENTS
- Pass a LiveScan background check
- Attend a three-hour in-person training
- Commit to three in-person check-ins with youth for a minimum of three months
Become a volunteer
Girls & Gangs
Girls & Gangs
The Girls & Gangs Program provides camp-to-community reentry services for girls in the Los Angeles County juvenile justice system that start in detention and continue after release.
HOW IT WORKS
Critical information, life-skills and personal support from committed adults who connect with girls during incarceration and stay with them when they return to their communities—are the heart of the Girls & Gangs Program at YPI. Girls in LA County Probation Camps Scott and Scudder, Central Juvenile Hall and Dorothy Kirby Detention Center attend Securing My Future workshops on healthy relationships, reproductive health, anger management and job readiness to help them successfully complete probation, enroll in school, obtain employment and increase their ability to utilize community resources. Girls also receive individual case management, working with the same trustworthy adult for a year or more after release.
When I met Vanessa, she says, ‘I care. If you need me, I’ll be here for you.’ She doesn’t judge us; she just genuinely cares... She went to my graduation; my own mom couldn’t make it… She couldn’t bring me a dress, she couldn’t spend money, she couldn’t do anything like that and Vanessa helped me out with all of that. You know how they say blood is thicker than water? Sometimes it’s the other way around.
— Participant
WHO WE SERVE
YPI’s Girls & Gangs Program serves girls in LA County Probation Camps Scott and Scudder, Central Juvenile Hall and Dorothy Kirby Detention Center during incarceration and when they return to their communities.
The anger management classes helped me a lot. I was actually able to cope with my anger and to cope in different ways…… She was always pushing me to do good, to finish school….. pushing me to strive forward.
— Participant
CONTACT
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Vanessa Gutierrez
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Violeta Zamora
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