TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM
navigating opportunities for teens
Voted Telluride Middle High School's 2022 "Friend of Education".
Awarded by the West End Pay It Forward Trust for Creating Safe Spaces for youth to be themselves and mentors to help them achieve their dreams.
GET INVOLVED
Get Involved - Volunteer!
We are seeking adult volunteers. All volunteers undergo a professional screening and background check.
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- Academic Tutoring! Help students who are struggling in a particular subject. Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:30.
- Outdoor Education! Lead an activity such as hiking, biking, skiing, camping and more. CPR / WFR / outdoor leadership experience required.
- Career Exploration or Job Placement ! Professionals, artisans, business owners, teachers, and experts who can speak to a group of young people about their education, career path, and share their journey and story.
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- College Prep! Help students navigate college application and scholarship process.
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True North is for Teens!
#FindYourTrueNorth
Are you a young person between the age of 13-18, and interested in joining our programs? Please give us a call. We welcome your participation!
WHEN IN
DOUBT, REACH
OUT!
email Loren Knobbe, Program Director
loren@truenorthyouthprogram.org
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or find us at the Telluride High School Library on Wednesdays from
3:15 - 5:00pm
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If you are ready to get started, click the "SIGN ME UP" button and fill out the interview questions so we can get to know you a little more. Please print and mail back to us, email, or hand it to us when we see you around town.
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Teachers, Parents, & Educators
If you know of a young person who would benefit from being involved, please contact us to find out more.

We partner with school teachers, counselors, and parents in the Telluride and Norwood Schools to enroll students in our programs.
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Parents, if your teen wants to participate in TRUE NORTH, we will need your signature on the Application and Waiver Form, downloadable below:
