Volunteers of the Month

2008

Jo Beaton

Jo is matched in our Jump Mentoring Program.  Jo has been volunteering with us for about five months now.  During those five months Jo has shown a dedication to being a positive role model for her youth.
Jo is a volunteer that you can always count on.  She has consistently shown her passion for helping others and is always willing to give her time to assist in our agency activities and programs.  Jo has been able to have a successful match in our mentoring program and was able to make a connection with an at-risk youth.
Jo has certainly demonstrated the kind of commitment and dedication it takes to help the youth of our community.   

Melanie Bedore

Melanie is matched in our CHANCE Mentoring Program.  Melanie has been volunteering with us for about five months now.  During those five months Melanie has shown a dedication to being a positive role model for her youth.
Melanie is one of the most creative volunteers I have met so far.  Melanie and her youth are always doing something different; volunteering their time, visiting museums, doing crafts and fencing. 
Melanie has certainly demonstrated the kind of commitment and dedication it takes to help the youth of our community.   

Courtney Butler

Courtney is matched in our CHANCE Mentoring Program.  Courtney has been volunteering with us for about 8 months now.  During those eight months Courtney has shown to be reliable, caring and non-judgmental while working with our youth.
Courtney has gone the extra mile to attend bi-monthly meetings, donating agendas and showing a real commitment to the mentoring program.
Courtney has certainly demonstrated the kind of enthusiasm and dedication it takes to help the youth of our community.   

Catherine Kearns

Catherine is currently matched in our CHANCE Mentoring Program.  Catherine has been volunteering with us for about 6 months now.  Catherine has decided to continue her match with her youth for another 6 months and I’m happy to have her on board.  During the last 6 months Catherine has shown a real dedication to her work here at Youth Diversion.  Catherine has shown to be flexible, creative, attentive and very insightful.  Catherine has also become a member of the Volunteer Resource Committee.
Catherine has certainly demonstrated the kind of patience and commitment it takes to help the youth of our community.   

- Chelsea Pester