​ABOUT THE WAITLIST

We have a growing list of youth who have reached out to be paired with a mentor. It is our goal at Bakersfield Angels to match each of these youth with a caring volunteer who will provide radical, relational support to help them navigate life as they move into adulthood. Check out just a few of our amazing youth below and reach out with any questions about how you can get involved!

MEET THE Youth:

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❤️Matched!!❤️Youth #1: Located in 93307
“C” is a 17-year-old high school senior who likes all sports, especially basketball, football and wrestling. He also enjoys skateboarding, playing Xbox and listening to rap music. Future goals include graduating from high school and becoming a welder. He would like a supportive male mentor with a lot of time.

❤️Matched!!❤️Youth #2: Located in 93306
“S” is a 16-year-old high school junior who likes to ride dirt bikes, play football and basketball, and play video games. He would like a male mentor who is fun, can expose him to new things, and is understanding of addiction.
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❤️Matched!!❤️Youth #3: Located in 93313
“R” is a 18-year-old high school senior who loves art, music, and Star Trek. He enjoys being outdoors and hiking. Future goals include getting a part time job, a driver’s license, graduating high school, attending college and becoming an art professor. He would like an open minded, LGBTQ friendly, and creative mentor. 

Youth #4: Located in 93306
 “N” is a 14-year-old 8th grader who enjoys riding dirt bikes, playing football and listening to rap music. Future goals include graduating junior  high and high school, and one day becoming a mechanic--he loves Mustangs. He would like an active, male mentor.

❤️Matched!!❤️Youth #5: Located in 93313
“E” is a 16-year-old high school junior who enjoys drawing, building things with his hands, cooking, and playing volleyball. Future goals are to graduate high school and possibly attend college. He would like an LGBTQ friendly mentor who can spend quality time with him and help to explore future career options.

Youth #6: Located in 93311
 “L” is a 16-year-old high school junior who likes to work out, play video games, play football, and listen to music. Future goals include graduating high school, getting a part-time job and a driver’s license. He would like a male mentor who can help him explore a future career in law enforcement.

Youth #7: Located in 93311
“R” is a 12-year-old who has developmental delays. He enjoys playing basketball, football, and riding his scooter. He also likes crafts and legos. He requires a male mentor who is able to give good verbal cues, redirect behavior, and be patient while transitioning from one activity to the next. 

Youth #8: Located in 93312
 “A” is a 17-year-old recent high school graduate who lives and breathes basketball. He would like a male mentor who will encourage him in his goals of attending college, playing basketball, majoring in criminal justice, and one day becoming a lawyer. 

Youth #9: Located in 93306
“D” is a 19-year-old high school graduate who is living on his own. He is a huge sports fan, enjoys gaming, hiking, anime, and watching movies. His goals include attending college, getting a job, driver’s license and car. He would like a male mentor who is into sports and cars and understands struggles with anxiety and depression.

❤️Matched!!❤️​Youth #10: Located in 93314
“N” is a 13-year-old 8th grader who loves basketball and hanging out with his friends. His goals are to keep his grades up this year so he can play on his school team. He would like a male mentor who will play basketball with him, go out to eat, and go for car rides and talk. 

Youth #11: Located in 93309
“J” is a 15-year-old high school sophomore who loves to play football, build and fix things, code, and play basketball with friends. Future goals include passing classes so he can play football, getting a part time job, graduating high school, and possibly going into the Navy. He would like an active mentor with a lot of time who will have fun and encourage him in his goals.

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