Open mic participants call for more mentors and mental support for young men
June 19, 2026 | California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
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A participant at the California Service Corps Open Mic said many young men "don't have somebody to talk to," and urged more mentors who provide both mental and physical support.
The participant said mentors help young men "figure out that path" and encouraged adults to teach youth "how to be better servants in the community," arguing that mentoring helps young people develop purpose and positive habits.
Asked what makes a good male mentor, the participant replied, "Just someone who cares. Someone who wants to help somebody else. Wants to pass on the the love and support that you received in your life, and and wants to see someone else succeed." The exchange framed mentorship as practical, relationship-based support rather than a technical qualification.
The event was an open-mic format hosted under the California Service Corps Open Mic banner; there were no formal votes, motions, or policy actions recorded during the session. Organizers and listeners were encouraged to consider volunteering and community-based ways to connect young men with regular mentors.
No formal proposals, funding requests, or agency commitments were announced at the session.
The participant said mentors help young men "figure out that path" and encouraged adults to teach youth "how to be better servants in the community," arguing that mentoring helps young people develop purpose and positive habits.
Asked what makes a good male mentor, the participant replied, "Just someone who cares. Someone who wants to help somebody else. Wants to pass on the the love and support that you received in your life, and and wants to see someone else succeed." The exchange framed mentorship as practical, relationship-based support rather than a technical qualification.
The event was an open-mic format hosted under the California Service Corps Open Mic banner; there were no formal votes, motions, or policy actions recorded during the session. Organizers and listeners were encouraged to consider volunteering and community-based ways to connect young men with regular mentors.
No formal proposals, funding requests, or agency commitments were announced at the session.
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