One-on-One/ Mentoring

CCT!'s mentoring program involves matching a caring adult (outside of the youth’s family) who spends 1-4 hours a week, one-on-one, with a young person.

The young people, ages 5-17, are referred from a variety of sources, including Chatham County Schools, Chatham Counseling Center, the Department of Social Services, the Office of Juvenile Justice, and parents and family members themselves.

The young people have a variety of needs, skills and interests and they live all over Chatham County and represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the county.

Currently the funding for the three mentoring components are the Governor’s One-on-One Programs, Administration of Children, Youth and Families: Mentoring Children of Prisoners, and United Way of Chatham County.

Requirements for becoming a mentor

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a driver’s license.
• Complete an application and provide 4 references.
• Pass a criminal/driving check
• Attend a three hour training session
• Have an interview by CCT! staff person in your home.

Download and print our Volunteer Application form (PDF).

Download and print our Criminal/Driving Background form (PDF).

our selection process

A screening committee, made up of three CCT! volunteers, reviews an applicant’s file makes the recommendation for approval of the applicant.

Once accepted, staff and prospective volunteer work together to find a suitable match. Parents and youth are contacted, for their input. If all parties are in agreement, CCT! staff bring volunteers to young person’s home for an introduction and to sign papers.

Volunteer, Youth and family agree to meet for an average number of hours a week, for a year. CCT! staff provide supervision, support, and activities throughout the year. At the end of the year, if all parties agree to continue the match, then it continues.

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