How You Can Help
Call 202-332-7121 for complete information on financial contributions or volunteer opportunities. All donations of time or money are appreciated. Financial Contributions YLOT is a youth development program operating exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. It is classified as a not-for-profit organization under 501(c)(3) requirements.
Send your tax-deductible donation to 78 U Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Become a YLOT mentor! Mentors commit to two activities per month for a minimum one-year term.
- Use your talents to support YLOT programs! Apply to
become a youth or group counselor, guest speaker, web
designer, driver, grant writer, or other staff volunteer.
- Interview YLOT participants for an internship or community work assignment at your local business.
Mentoring
The one-on-one relationship that each YLOT participant has with her caring, community mentor helps the girls build confidence, improve selfesteem, correct negative attitudes toward school, develop a strong work ethic, and organize for future success. The mentor serves as an example, friend, listener, cheerleader, coach, tutor and confidant to the YLOT participant for an extended period of time, motivating and supporting her mentee throughout various challenges. A commited, trusting relationship is built to ensure that the YLOT participant has an ongoing positive influence in her environment as she begins to develop her sense of self. Mentors are volunteers who have been carefully interviewed and screened by YLOT staff before they are allowed to interact with the girls.
