youth mentor
Teen support figure
A youth mentor is an adult who guides and supports a young person's development, typically through regular one-on-one meetings.
The relationship combines elements of teacher, advisor, and role model: She found a youth mentor through the Big Brothers program.
Youth mentors help with academic goals, career direction, and personal challenges, offering the perspective and encouragement that comes from experience.
- guideLeader or instruction book
- coachOne who instructs
- role modelPerson others emulate
- trusted adultReliable older caregiver
- counselorOne who advises
advisor · tutor · big brother · big sister · support · encouragement · safe space · guidance · trust · wisdom · life skills · leadership · volunteer · giving back · making a difference · community · after-school · at-risk
- teachersteacher, tutor, tutors, instructor, instructors
- mentorshipapprentice, pupil, student, teacher-student, master-apprentice
- community helperssocial worker, community organizer, community liaison, volunteer coordinator, case manager
- mentoring typeslife coach, executive coach, tutor, guru, wellness coach
- youth ministryretreats, Christian camp, teen retreat, confirmation class, children's sermon
- outdoor leadershipcamp counselor, scout leader, trail guide, wilderness guide, expedition leader
youth mentorchild abuser
One who mistreats minors
bad influence · predator · groomer · exploiter · bully
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