What we do
Our Model
Volunteer Mentors are the foundation of Rally Club Seattle
We take a collaborative, group approach and empower mentors with opportunities and resources to support building lasting, positive relationships.
Creating Connections, Building Community
We have a vision of creating a supportive community to surround youth throughout middle school and beyond. One that includes, youth, mentors, families, as well as teachers, coaches, and other caring people. Through our programming we focus on creating or strengthening several types of connection
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Mentor/Mentee Connection
We are committed to building strong mentorship relationships with teenagers that will help them navigate the challenges of adolescence and move forward successfully in life.
Mentor community connections
We encourage community between mentors and many mentors are friends outside of Rally Club! We provide regular meet-up opportunities in addition to time spent in the group program.
Peer connections
Our program is designed to provide a fun and engaging space where youth can connect with peers as well as mentors. Our goal is to foster a positive environment where teens feel safe to share their feelings and get the support they need.
Family connections
We believe that family engagement is key to a young person's success We keep families well-informed and work together to support youth. Our approach is designed to break down barriers and create a supportive, inclusive environment for all.
Mentors support and empower participants
Commitment
Mentors commit to spending time with youth in our afterschool program once a week for at least one year. Most mentors stay longer than that.
Individual Support
Our mentors get to know the children, parents, and teachers to celebrate strengths, and seek opportunities for development. Emphasis is on personal as well as academic growth
Encouragement
Mentors cheer for accomplishments large and small, from making a sports team, pushing through a challenge, or sending an email to a teacher advocating for themselves. .
Current Programming:
Eckstein Middle School
Our main offerings are afterschool programs. We create safe places full of caring volunteer mentors that listen, encourage, and take interest in their lives. Fun, youth-inspired, shared activities foster meaningful connections. A "club" to belong to!
Elementary Lunch Bunch
Our goal is to begin a connection that will carry over to middle school and beyond.
High School
Longevity is key to impactful mentoring relationships. We are working with high school students to create programming that works for them. Currently that looks a breakfast check-in before school. A smoothie, egg and biscuit sandwich and a warm start to a child's day make a difference.
High School
Longevity is key to impactful mentoring relationships. We are working with high school students to create programming that works for them. Currently that looks a breakfast check-in before school. A smoothie, egg and biscuit sandwich and a warm start to a child's day make a difference.