Mentor Program
The Shelby County Youth Assistance Program is accepting applications for youth to register to be involved in our mentoring programs.
Youth must reside in Shelby County. For more information about the programs available, please contact our staff about the process. Parents/Guardians may submit an application for youth participation in mentoring using the application below and will be contacted about next steps.
Individual Mentoring
Individual mentoring serves youth between the ages of 8-16. Mentors meet with mentees each week for at least 1 hour. Mentors and their mentees schedule meetups and plan activities together. The mentoring program is available to provide opportunities to introduce youth to new activities, share positive values, provide support and offer encouragement during critical life stages. Additional options include mentoring during lunch at specified schools.
Lunch Buddies
The Lunch Buddy Program provides the opportunity for youth to meet with a trusted mentor during lunch at school. We work with parents and the school to select a mentor that would provide the best match for a child.