Youth Development Peer Network

October 3, 2008

"I applied to be a mentor because I distinctly recall being a first year site coordinator and remember feeling lost and in need of guidance. Now that I have been involved in the after-school industry for approximately 10 years, I would like to share some of my mistakes and successes with the new generation of youth workers." --Carlos Almendarez

Now it is your turn to be mentored by other site coordinators. This is an amazing opportunity to get support both personally and professionally that will help your program thrive. We have incredibly qualified and engaging mentors for you this year, and we want to make sure that we are supporting the growing workforce of youth workers in San Francisco.

Plus...Mentees get $500 towards the completion of a portfolio. That's $500 you can use to build your skills!

"[The most rewarding part about being a mentor is the] creative brainstorming, I get it moments, and meeting new people...also, seeing how other organizations function in a challenging environment." --Nicole Michna

The application DEADLINE has been extended to October 17th, 2008. You can find more information about this exciting opportunity by clicking here. To *download* the application click here.

The After School for All Technical Assistance Collaborative is a collaboration between the California School-Age Consortium, Community Network for Youth Development, SFUSD's ExCEL After School Programs, Sports4Kids, and the Youth Development Peer Network. It provides leadership and professional development support to youth workers in San Francisco. It is funded by the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families.