The Volunteer Center of Bergen County operates mentoring programs that pair adult volunteers with local youth and mothers in need of guidance. Their mission is to strengthen the community through connecting people to service opportunities. The Mentoring Youth program recruits adult mentors to serve as role models for 5-18 year olds with social or emotional challenges, meeting with their mentees for 2-3 hours weekly. Mentors receive training and undergo background checks before being matched with a referral from social services or other organizations. The Center also runs other volunteer programs that benefit seniors and families.