Changing lives one youth at a time
Once you make the commitment to volunteer with Hearts on Fire we will work with you to determine the best placement for you and walk you through the application, background check, and training process.
Volunteer Opportunities
In-School Program
Oct-May
Meets 1-2 times a week on the school campus for 1.5 hrs. Mon-Thurs
facilitate Hearts On Fire program curriculum and activities
Mentoring Statistics:
Making A Measurable Difference
Mentoring Statistics: Making A “Measurable” Difference
National studies have shown that mentoring programs decrease:
- Illegal drug use by 46%
- Alcoholic consumption by 27%
- School truancy by 53%
Mentored Students:
- Increase their grades by 59%
- Increase their aspirations and goals by 79%
National studies have shown that mentoring programs decrease:
- 98% of the youths paired with mentors stayed in school
- 85% of youths who had a mentor did not use drugs
- 98% of teens matched with mentors avoid teen pregnancy
- 98% of youth paired with mentors avoided gang activity
