January is National Mentoring Month, and the Greater Scranton YMCA recognizes the impact mentors have on young people in the community.
“At the YMCA, mentorship is at the heart of what we do,” Rich Surridge, president and CEO of the Greater Scranton YMCA, said in a news release. “Whether it’s through afterschool programs, youth sports, or leadership development opportunities, mentors help kids build confidence, achieve their goals, and feel like they belong.”
The Greater Scranton YMCA offer youth sports, enrichment, educational and mental health and well-being programs that provide mentorship opportunities for children. Community members can get involved during National Mentoring Month by:
Volunteering as a mentor with the Y.
Enrolling youth in programs that provide positive mentorship.
Supporting YMCA programs that strengthen youth development.
To learn more about volunteer mentoring opportunities at the Greater Scranton YMCA, contact Meghan Carnevale, mission advancement and marketing director, at mcarnevale@gsymca.org.
For more information about the Greater Scranton YMCA, visit its website at greaterscrantonymca.org. The facility is waiving its joining fee during the month of January. Those interested in joining can contact Kim Lazuka, membership director, at klazuka@gsymca.org or call the Y at 570-342-8115.