Get Involved

NEST helps Mobile's Youth and Families through its Mentoring Program and Life Skills Program. NEST matches youth with trained mentoring teams, and all registered NEST youth have immediate access to the Life Skills Program. The program includes tutoring and events focusing on academic skills, career readiness, healthy behaviors, financial literacy, and swim safety.

How NEST Helps Mobile’s Youth & Families

Achieve academic goals with educational support

Complete GED programs and apply for college

Explore extracurriculars such as sports, the arts, and ministry programs

Learn how to swim and develop other skills for personal growth and safety

Seek employment and career opportunities

Find housing

Implement budgets

and meal plans

Mentoring teams help provide support

How To Become A Mentor

Contact the NEST office to request your volunteer application packet.

Complete both background checks and reference checks.

Hang tight! Once approved, we will contact you about your youth assignment.

Accomplish volunteer training, case overview, and mentoring partnership plan.

Meet your NEST youth and start your journey together.

How To Get Started

Ready to contribute to a meaningful cause? You can mentor a teen, refer a mentee who would benefit from our program, or become a sponsor for NEST. Explore your options below.

APPLY TO BE A MENTOR

REFER A MENTEE

BECOME A SPONSOR

Our NEST Teams

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