PeerLift Youth Connect is a free, remote volunteer mentoring program for boys and girls — especially children of addicted parents, at-risk youth, and young people who need a positive role model.
A peer-led volunteer mentoring program that connects caring adults with young people who need someone to believe in them. Mentors and mentees meet via Zoom video calls, messaging, and regular online check-ins — no geographic restrictions. Anyone, anywhere can volunteer or be mentored.
All mentoring happens over Zoom, video calls, and messaging. Mentors and mentees connect from anywhere in the world.
Mentors donate their time for free. This is a community service program, not paid coaching or professional services.
Inclusive of all youth who need a positive role model. No gender restrictions — every kid deserves someone in their corner.
Volunteers receive professional monthly PDF statements of their logged hours — perfect for resumes, community service credits, and court requirements.
Getting started takes just a few minutes. Here's how the program works for both mentors and families.
Mentors fill out a volunteer application. Parents/guardians enroll their child with basic info and what they're looking for.
Our team reviews applications, approves mentors, and carefully matches mentors with youth based on interests, goals, and needs.
Mentors and mentees connect via Zoom video calls, messaging, and online check-ins on a regular schedule that works for both.
Mentors log volunteer hours and receive monthly PDF printouts. Youth grow with a steady, positive presence in their life.
Research shows that having just one stable, positive adult relationship can change a young person's entire trajectory.
Whether you want to volunteer as a mentor or enroll a young person, getting started is easy and completely free.
Share your time and experience with a young person who needs someone to believe in them.
Thank you for stepping up. We'll review your application and reach out within a few days to discuss next steps. You're already making a difference.
Parents or guardians can enroll youth in PeerLift Youth Connect to be matched with a caring volunteer mentor.
We've received the enrollment. Our team will review it and reach out to the guardian to discuss matching with a mentor. Every young person deserves someone in their corner.
It only takes one caring adult to change a young person's story. Will you be that person?