I was lucky that I had coaches when I played baseball, when I was 7
years old, that were tremendous mentors. They taught me discipline,
determination, perseverance, patience -- key ingredients that I still use
today.
My closest friend I consider to be probably my strongest mentor. He's a
person that now is of the age of about 77 years old. I'm 55. I'm still
being mentored by him. It's an ongoing process -- it never stops.
Wisdom is a great way to understand your life. The elder has the wisdom, the youth have the hope.
— Edward James Olmos
“Tell me and I will forget;
Show me and I may
remember; Involve me
and I will understand.”
All it takes is a willingness to listen, offer support and
encouragement, and share your life’s journey with a
young person.
The YMCA Mentoring Program needs men and women
from diverse backgrounds and experience to serve as
volunteer mentors.
For more information call
YMCA Youth & Family Services
(301) 585-2120 x2574
or cell (202) 438-5051
or email [email protected]
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The YMCA Youth & Family Services supports the YMCA of
Metropolitan Washington’s mission to foster the spiritual, mental and physical development of individuals, families and communities according to
the ideals of inclusiveness, equality and mutual respect for all.
Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Department of Heath and Human Services
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services ■ Circuit Court of Montgomery County
YMCA Youth & Family Services.