Become an Activity Volunteer (AV)
 
Once a youth is referred to the Partners Mentoring Youth program, they participate in the Nexus Program – a program designed to provide fun and educational activities every month to keep engaged while they wait to be matched with a Senior Partner. Research shows that these safe, drug- and alcohol-free activities are successful in countering factors that put youth at risk, as well as assisting in positive growth and development.

Activity Volunteers help out with monthly group activities for youth who are waiting to be matched with Senior Partners. These activities include wall climbs, local sporting events, arts and crafts, archery, trips to Fort Fun, and many more. Larimer County Activity Volunteers typically transport and support 1-3 youth per activity and are asked to participate in one activity per month.

The Activity Volunteer opportunity is good for individuals who don’t feel like they can commit to the Senior Partner role but still want to work directly with youth. It’s a great fit for people who:
 

• Build rapport quickly with youth
• Have limited time available
• Love taking part in fun and exciting activities
• Want to get to know the Partners Mentoring Youth program and the youth it serves

Larimer County Activity Volunteers are required to pass a thorough screening process, have consistent access to or own a vehicle, have a current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, have been a resident of the state of Colorado for six months and be at least 18 years old.

Click Here to start volunteering with the Nexus Program!