NEWPORT — The University of New Hampshire’s Cooperative Extension has been selected to receive a 4-H National Mentoring Grants from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
In New Hampshire, the extension will use the grant to develop the 4-H Youth and Families with Promise model program in several counties, including Sullivan County.
The Sullivan County 4-H program is looking for community members interested and willing to making a one-year commitment to mentor local youths. Mentors will hold weekly 4-H Youth and Families with Promise mentoring sessions focused on a philosophy of experiential learning, working with youths on hands-on projects based on the interest of youths and mentors. Mentors may have specific skills to offer or they might just have an interest in helping youths try new things. The extension will provide training to new mentors.
The Youth and Families with Promise model partners an adult mentor with youth to provide a stable relationship that seeks to increase social competency, improve family relationships and aid academic success. Through the 4-H mentoring experience, youths are connected with adults in a safe space to explore new areas of interest while learning and developing life skills. As the foundation of the New Hampshire 4-H program, community adult volunteers work together to provide engaging positive opportunities for youth.
Mentor Training will be held at UNH Cooperative Extension Office, 24 Main St., Newport on Monday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.. A light supper will be served.
Anyone interested in becoming a 4-H Mentor or supporting youth mentoring should contact Robin Luther, 4-H program manager in Newport, at (603) 863-9200 or [email protected].
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