Volunteer for MyPAL

The RPD is looking for adult volunteers to help with their new MyPAL Mentor Program. MyPAL is a mentoring program run by the Richmond Police Athletic League. The Richmond PAL was one of 135 police athletic leagues selected to receive federal grant money to establish the mentoring program.

The Mentoring Program involves recruiting volunteer Mentors who will be matched with a youth Mentee. Volunteer Mentors agree to meet with their Mentee at the Chapter for at least one hour per week for one year. Besides offering friendship and a listening ear, Mentors and Mentees will engage in a variety of fun and meaningful activities individually and in groups. With the support of the award funds, the Chapter has hired a Mentor Program Coordinator who will oversee the initiative.

Mentor orientation will be held at September 30th (this Thursday), at 6pm at PAL — 1365 Overbrook Road. For more information, contact Shirley Crawford, MyPAL mentor coordinator, at 804.646.1832.