Youth and young adults

A Place to Speak, Reflect, and Move Forward

Young people need spaces where they can ask honest questions, discuss challenges, hear constructive perspectives, and connect with adults who listen. These experiences combine conversation with accountability, encouragement, and practical next steps.

Built for participation

Sessions combine clear instruction with guided activities, discussion, and reflection.

Mentorship Experiences

Each format has a distinct audience and purpose; none is presented as clinical therapy.

I Matter: Real Talk With Youth

Guided conversations, youth voice, mentor interaction, guest perspectives, and appropriate referrals when additional support is needed.

Boys Empowerment Club

Character, responsibility, respect, teamwork, decision-making, healthy friendships, and constructive emotional expression.

Girls Empowerment Club

Self-respect, communication, responsibility, boundaries, healthy friendships, leadership, teamwork, and personal goals.

Mentoring and Coaching

Participants identify goals, consider obstacles and choices, and follow through on agreed practical actions.

What participants can expect

Clear goals and a well-planned experience.

Program format, mentor screening, safeguarding, confidentiality boundaries, referrals, and school coordination must be confirmed before delivery.

A respectful space for youth voice
Practical goal-setting and follow-through
Constructive adult perspectives
Clear safeguarding and school coordination
Referral to qualified support when appropriate

Plan your program

Request a Mentorship Program

Share the audience, setting, preferred timing, and learning goals so R1YC can recommend the best available format.

Submit a program inquiry