I Matter: Real Talk With Youth
Guided conversations, youth voice, mentor interaction, guest perspectives, and appropriate referrals when additional support is needed.
Youth and young adults
A Place to Speak, Reflect, and Move Forward
Young people need spaces where they can ask honest questions, discuss challenges, hear constructive perspectives, and connect with adults who listen. These experiences combine conversation with accountability, encouragement, and practical next steps.
Practical by design
Program format, mentor screening, safeguarding, confidentiality boundaries, referrals, and school coordination must be confirmed before delivery.
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Mentorship Experiences
Each format has a distinct audience and purpose; none is presented as clinical therapy.
Boys Empowerment Club
Character, responsibility, respect, teamwork, decision-making, healthy friendships, and constructive emotional expression.
Girls Empowerment Club
Self-respect, communication, responsibility, boundaries, healthy friendships, leadership, teamwork, and personal goals.
Mentoring and Coaching
Participants identify goals, consider obstacles and choices, and follow through on agreed practical actions.
What participants can expect
Clear learning priorities, responsibly presented.
Program format, mentor screening, safeguarding, confidentiality boundaries, referrals, and school coordination must be confirmed before delivery.
- A respectful space for youth voice
- Practical goal-setting and follow-through
- Constructive adult perspectives
- Clear safeguarding and school coordination
- Referral to qualified support when appropriate
Plan responsibly
Request a Mentorship Program
Share the audience, setting, preferred timing, and learning priorities so R1YC can review program fit and availability.
Submit a program inquiry