Mentor and Volunteer Opportunities


Help a child and change a life.

Become a volunteer or mentor!

  

  

Nothing changes a child's life like having a good friend. This is especially true for children who have suffered abuse and neglect. UCAN invites you to help such a child by mentoring a youth or volunteering.

  

  

  

Bruce's Story

Bruce's story

 I became a mentor with UCAN about three years ago. I and seven of my fraternity brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha mentored eight young men at UCAN's Residential Treatment Center. Through this experience, I realized that these young men just wanted someone to share their dreams and spend quality time with them. After two years of mentoring in the group setting, I became a one-on-one mentor.

There are so many young men looking for a mentor. I encourage anyone that wants to give back to the community to make time. I say reach out and be a role model, advisor, big brother and friend. I have learned through mentoring, that being there for a youth is one of the most rewarding and beneficial contributions anyone can make.

To Become a Mentor:


We recommend that a mentor:

  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Have strong assessment and communication skills 
  • Demonstrate good problem solving skills 
  • Be able to commit at least 5 hours a month


The mentor/volunteer process includes:

Help a child and change a life.

Become a volunteer or mentor!


 Learn more about our Economic Mentoring Program