How do I become a mentor for a child or volunteer to help in a residential program?
The Department values the positive impact that mentors and other volunteers have on youth in its programs. Most residential programs have a mentorship or volunteer program and welcome involvement of interested and responsible members of the community. There are numerous residential programs located throughout the state. Therefore, it’s likely that some are in or near your home county. To find out, go to http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/Facilities/allfacilities.html and select your county to access a list of residential programs located there. You can then click on any program name to access more information about that specific program, including directions, a map, the program’s phone number, and the Program Director’s name and email address (direct link).
