Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for a youth mentoring program in Weber County? Whether you are interested in finding a mentor for your child, becoming a volunteer mentor, or learning more about 4-H Mentoring, these frequently asked questions can help you get started.
What is 4-H Mentoring?
4-H Mentoring connects young people with caring mentors who provide friendship, encouragement, and consistent support.
Mentoring is about more than spending time together. Through positive relationships and new experiences, youth have opportunities to build confidence, develop life skills, strengthen relationships, and discover their potential.
The program also brings youth, mentors, families, and the community together through 4-H activities and family engagement opportunities.
Who can participate in Weber County 4-H Mentoring?
4-H Mentoring serves youth and families in Weber County. The program is designed to help young people build confidence, positive relationships, life skills, and a greater sense of connection and belonging.
How can mentoring help my child?
A caring mentor is another trusted young adult in a child's corner.
Through mentoring, youth can have opportunities to:
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Develop communication and social skills
- Discover new interests and experiences
- Practice goal-setting and decision-making
- Build positive relationships
- Strengthen leadership and life skills
- Feel a greater sense of belonging
- Give back to their community
Every mentoring relationship is different, but the goal is the same: helping young people feel supported, capable, connected, and valued.
What does a 4-H mentor do?
A 4-H mentor is a caring adult who builds a positive, consistent relationship with a young person.
Mentors spend time with their mentees, listen, encourage them, try activities together, and help youth recognize their strengths. A mentor might play a game, work on a project, explore a new hobby, attend a 4-H activity, talk about goals, or simply be someone who listens.
Mentors don't need to have all the answers. Being dependable, encouraging, and willing to build a genuine relationship can make a meaningful difference.
How do I find a mentor for my child in Weber County?
Start by contacting Weber County 4-H Mentoring. Program staff can explain the enrollment process, answer questions about eligibility and availability, and help determine whether the program is a good fit for your family.
Our goal is to create mentoring relationships where youth feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Interested in finding a mentor for your child? Click here to get started.
Is 4-H Mentoring free?
YES! 4-H Mentoring is designed to make positive youth development opportunities accessible to participating families. Contact Weber County 4-H Mentoring for information about current program participation and activities.
What kinds of activities do mentors and youth do together?
Mentoring can be simple and fun. Mentors and mentees might play sports or games, make something, explore a hobby, visit a community activity, work toward a goal, participate in service, or attend a 4-H event together.
Activities provide opportunities to build a relationship while helping youth experience the four essential elements of positive youth development: belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery.
Are families involved in 4-H Mentoring?
Yes. Family involvement is an important part of the 4-H Mentoring experience.
Rather than focusing only on the mentor and youth, 4-H Mentoring creates opportunities for families to connect, spend meaningful time together, and become part of a supportive community.
What is Family Night Out?
Family Night Out brings participating families together for fun, meaningful activities that strengthen family relationships and connections.
Activities can vary throughout the year, giving families opportunities to learn, have fun, meet other families, and create positive experiences together.
How do I become a volunteer mentor in Weber County?
Contact Weber County 4-H Mentoring to begin the volunteer process. Program staff will help you understand mentor expectations, screening requirements, training, and the process of being matched with a young person.
You don't need to be an expert to be a great mentor. Young people benefit from adults who show up consistently, listen, encourage them, and care about their success.
How much time does it take to be a mentor?
Mentoring is designed around a consistent, meaningful connection. Specific expectations can vary, so Weber County 4-H Mentoring staff will explain the current time commitment and program schedule before you begin.
What matters most isn't planning elaborate activities—it's consistently showing up and building a relationship over time.
Do mentors receive training and support?
Yes. 4-H Mentoring is designed to support mentors in building relationships with youth. Program staff provides guidance and resources to help mentors feel prepared and supported throughout their mentoring experience.
Mentors aren't expected to figure everything out on their own.
Why should I become a youth mentor?
Having another caring adult in their corner can make a difference for a young person.
Mentoring also gives volunteers opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills while becoming part of a community committed to helping youth thrive.
You don't have to be extraordinary to make a difference. You simply need to be willing to consistently show up, listen, encourage, and care.
What makes 4-H Mentoring different from other youth mentoring programs?
4-H Mentoring is more than a one-on-one mentoring relationship.
The program combines caring mentor relationships with positive youth development, 4-H experiences, family involvement, and community connection. Youth are encouraged to develop a sense of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery as they build skills and discover their strengths.
This means mentoring isn't just about helping youth through challenges. It's about helping young people recognize what they are capable of becoming.
How do I get started?
Whether you're looking for a mentor for your child or you're interested in becoming a volunteer mentor, we'd love to connect with you.
For Families: Contact Megan Kramar to learn about enrollment and mentor availability. Or click here to fill out the form.
For Volunteers: Contact Megan Kramar to learn how you can become a mentor and make a difference in a young person's life. Or click here to fill out the form to get started.
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