Uphamâs Corner Youth Council is working on a venture that involves hands on mentoring of middle school youth. The goal is to teach middle school students about topics of concern to them -leadership, positive communication, healthier lifestyles, etc. We welcome any middle school that would like to participate in this bi-weekly program. As an outcome measurement tool, we have put together a pre-program survey for the first day. We will provide you with 3 mentors every other week and then evaluate our success at the end of the school year.
Who are the youth venture members?
Selected Boston youth who are a part of the Uphamâs Corner Youth Council and are eager to make a change in our community through relationship building with middle school students.
Youth Ventureâs Purpose:
To make a change in the community by positively influencing the youth so that they will be able to better make decisions in the future that will keep the community safe and positive.
Why are youth venture members involved?
Because youth ventures members are:
- Committed
- Involved
- Determined
- Enthusiastic
- Leaders
- Activists
Our topics:
- Drugs
- Sex
- Leadership
- Education
- Internet Usage
Youth ventures members will:
- Change youth perspective of how life can turn out
- Help youth create a safer environment now and in the future
- Provide hope for a different life
- Be a mentor/support system for youth going on to high school.
Who benefits from this program?
Both the youth mentors and the middle school students benefit from this program by working together to explore concerns and take positive steps toward change.
Contact:Â Shamekia Franklin 617-282-6110 ext. 12Â sfranklin@birdstreet.org
