GoodGuides is one of Goodwill's newest projects, and we are working hard to offer more much-needed services to at-risk youth, ages 12-17.  The program will accept youth and match them with volunteer mentors in order to engage the youth in positive healthy alternatives rather than making poor choices and turning to substance abuse or crime.  Studies show that the vast majority of adults in prison tend to have little education and/or they didn't have a positive role model cheering them on from the sidelines.  Being mentor to a youth will allow you to guide them through the tremulous years and help them focus on career exploration and development.  GoodGuides participants will have opportunities to go into their communities and see what careers are out there they may be interested in.  Youth will go on tours, listen to speakers, complete job shadowing and learn other valuable skills that can translate into the working world. And of course, we will have fun!! 

Call Shawna if you're interested in volunteering or you know someone that would benefit from this program!!

Shawna Vander Plaats
GoodGuides Program Director
712. 224-1383