Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP)

Community Services Juvenile Mentoring Program

Be a Mentor and Make a Difference in Your Community

Supportive relationships and participation in healthy activities is critical to positive youth development. Engagement in the community and the presence of positive relationships decreases the effects of community disadvantage, is healing for people who have experienced trauma, and can decrease the likelihood of continued justice system involvement.

The Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP) is surrounding young people who are on Probation with opportunities to be part of their communities in productive ways and build relationships with positive and supportive adults. And we want your help!

As a volunteer mentor, you will engage with young people in small groups settings and/or one-on-one. You will participate in outdoor activities together, teach new skills, provide a listening ear, and encourage young people to be their best. Some activities will be organized and supported by the JUMP Coordinator, some you will be able to do on your own time.

Training and ongoing support is provided and no experience is required. Different opportunities are available to fit different needs and strengths.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

  • Provide mentoring to young people, ages 11-21, who are involved in the juvenile justice system. There are options to be an individual mentor or participate or lead small group activities.
  • Complete the mandatory training.
  • Commit to volunteering monthly for at least a year.
  • Communicate with the JUMP Coordinator regularly.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Desire and ability to engage with young people in a positive, appropriate, supportive and respectful manner.
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Maturity, patience and good communication skills
  • Worried about your criminal background disqualifying you? Reach out and talk to us.

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Mary at meldred@bouldercounty.org or complete the Interest Form.

Justice System Volunteer Program

303-441-3718
303-441-4775 (fax)

Mailing Address

Boulder County Community Justice Services Division
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Boulder Location

1777 6th St.
Map & Directions
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F

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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306


Boulder Location

1777 6th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
303-441-3690
303-441-4775 (fax)
Map and Directions to Boulder Office
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday-Friday


Longmont Location

1035 Kimbark St.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-682-6854
303-682-6858 (fax)
Map and Directions to Longmont Office
Hours: 8 a.m. to noon / 1-5 p.m.
Monday-Friday

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