This class supports volunteers in strengthening their relationships with teens by exploring healthy boundaries and common teen behaviors. Together, we’ll look at how typical adolescent development and past experiences can shape how teens communicate, react, and engage with adults. The session offers practical guidance to help volunteers respond with clarity, empathy, and consistency—while staying within their role. This training is meant to affirm the important work volunteers already do and provide additional tools to navigate challenging moments with greater confidence.
Many volunteers are naturally drawn to helping, but effective support is different from solving problems for teens. This training focuses on empowering youth while maintaining healthy boundaries. Participants will learn how to guide, encourage, and support teens without becoming responsible for fixing every challenge they face.