Kitsap County Mentor Program Directory
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OurGEMS participants engage in specific activities designed to: increase perseverance and critical thinking skills; assist in setting and achieving academic and career goals; strengthen sisterhood bonds; and increase awareness of the beauty and strength girls possess.

At Girls on the Run, we believe that every girl is full of power and potential and we inspire her to recognize her inner strength and celebrate what makes her one of a kind! Over the course of the 10-week program, girls in 3rd-5th grade develop skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness in a fun, encouraging environment. The season ends with the girls positively impacting their community through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory, non-competitive 5k event. Girls on the Run is for girls of all physical abilities!

The Empowering Youth Mentor Program is a community-based one-to-one mentoring program that matches volunteer mentors with mentees ages 8-21.
Mentees are matched with trained mentors based on common interests and location. Mentors serve as positive role models and provide friendship and support for youth who are referred by professionals working in the juvenile justice system, schools and social services.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound creates meaningful 1-1 mentoring relationships between adult volunteer mentors and kids ages 6 through 18. We serve youth in Kitsap, King and Pierce counties. Our Mission: To create and support 1-to-1 mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. If you are interested in enrolling either as a Mentor "Big" or Mentee "Little", please apply online through our website at www.inspirebig.org

We serve and mentor pregnant and mothering young women 22 years and below.

West Sound Youth For Christ seeks community transformation through holistic and relational outreach to kids and families of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Our mission is to reach young people, ages 11-19, across Kitsap and North Mason Counties. Working together with the local church and other like-minded partners, we Engage young people in healthy relationships; Equip them with skills to live a balanced life - physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually; and Empower them to become committed to community engagement, social involvement and sharing the love of Jesus with those around them.

Each month, throughout Kitsap and North Mason Counties, West Sound Youth For Christ engages with over 2,100 kids in schools, juvenile institutions, coffee shops, and local hangouts. Whether at the skate park, the detention center or coaching a teen mom through the struggles of parenting, Youth For Christ staff and volunteers show the love of Christ in tangible ways. While our faith motivates us to action, our programs are open to young people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

The Washington Youth Academy is a quasi-military training and mentoring program for at-risk youth. The goal of the program is to give youth a second chance to become responsible and productive citizens by helping them improve their life skills, education levels, and employment potential. 16 to 18 year old teens, that are looking for a second chance to get back on track academically, are looking for mentors from across the state of Washington that will provide emotional support, advice and guidance to help them stay focused on their goals.

Gang-intervention & Prevention program / Youth Mentorship program / Homeless (Youth) Advocacy

Come alongside a youth in case management to encourage them, help them accomplish their goals, and see them thrive as an individual.
Requirements: 100/300 car insurance for transportation (if applicable)
Proven experience connecting with youth
Completion of Mentor Training Session
In a stable place in life
Maintains healthy boundaries
Time commitment: 1 hr per week for a minimum of 6 months.

4-H is the nation's largest youth organization where kids learn through fun, hands-on projects in STEM, healthy living, agriculture and civic engagement.

The Community Learning Internship is a paid 360-hour employment opportunity for young adults ages 16-25 at the Library. Interns gain practical work experience, explore career options and develop an interest-based project in a supportive environment. The Library works directly with community partners including WorkSource’s Pathways to Success and career centers at schools to recruit for this program.

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? Do you have an hour a week? If so, mentoring is for you! No experience is necessary. We have opportunities for adult and teen mentors in our schools.