Strong mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. Across metro Denver, numerous organizations are working every day to provide supportive relationships, leadership opportunities, and safe spaces for youth to grow. Whether offering arts enrichment, career exploration, character development, or one‑on‑one mentoring, these programs help young people discover who they are and who they can become.

Below is a guide to some of the most impactful youth‑serving mentorship organizations in the Denver metro area — each offering unique pathways for kids and teens to connect, learn, and thrive.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

Available for youth ages 9-17 through one‑to‑one, long‑term mentoring relationships in community‑based, school‑based, and site‑based settings.
Location: 7535 E Hampden Ave, Suite 605, Denver
Phone: 303.433.6002

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Serving youth ages 5-18 with after‑school and summer programs in academics, arts, sports, leadership, and career development across 27 club locations.
Location: 2017 W 9th Ave, Denver
Phone: 303.892.9200

Boy Scouts — Greater Colorado Council

Offered for boys and young adults ages 7-17 with year‑round programs focused on character development, citizenship, outdoor education, and leadership.
Location: 10455 W 6th Ave, Lakewood
Phone: 303.455.5522

Denver Youth Program / Metro Denver Partners

Available for youth ages 9-17 across multiple mentorship and support programs, including one‑to‑one mentoring, trauma‑informed support (AIM), employment training, outdoor programming, and more.
Location: 1625 E 35th Ave, Denver
Phone: 303.777.7000

Friends for Youth

Designed for at‑risk, older teens in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare systems through one‑to‑one mentoring, group mentoring, and family support.
Location: 28101 E Quincy Ave, Watkins
Phone: 303.756.9285

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Offered for girls ages 6-18 with programs that build leadership, confidence, outdoor skills, financial literacy, and community engagement.
Location: Varies by chapter
Phone: 877.404.5708

Save Our Youth

Offering youth ages 10-17 across the Denver metro area through one‑to‑one mentoring focused on hope, resilience, and overcoming adversity.
Location: 3443 W 23rd Ave, Denver
Phone: 303.455.1126

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