Youth Motivators

What do Youth Motivators do?

The Youth Motivator program brings together positive role models from the community and students who can benefit from one-on-one attention. Students are selected by teachers and guidance counselors. Parents sign a permission form for participation in the program. Students and mentors meet, usually once a week, to work together to improve grades, set goals for improved attendance and behavior or focus on career interests.

Youth Motivators participate in a two-hour training that reviews volunteer policies, school procedures and strategies to use with students.

Mentor Training Schedule

Who can be a Youth Motivator?

Business people who can share what employers are looking for in today’s applicants.
Retirees, who have a lifetime of experiences behind them, but are still young at heart.
Community members with time, talents and a little patience.
Businesses and organizations who participate as a group.
employees who participate in the release time program.

When and where do the motivator and student meet?

Motivators meet once a week for about an hour with the student at school. They work with school staff to schedule visits and meet students in the media center, classroom, or cafeteria to talk or review schoolwork.

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98% of those mentored improve their school attendance rates.
33% of those who receive mentoring have less discipline referrals.
78% state they can now say no to peer pressure
72% say their personal relations skills are improved.

Mentors also report the value of their time spent with students:

54% experience improved networking skills and 67% feel more satisfied in their jobs.

Application Forms

Mentors undergo a background check to ensure safety for our students.

Fax completed form to 863-534-0705 or mail to:
Office of Community Involvement
Polk County Public Schools
P.O. Box 391
Bartow, FL 33831-0391