Recruiting volunteers for rural programs has historically been difficult. Add to this the nature of those needing mentoring -- "at risk" and youth with disabilities -- and finding mentors for this role might seem especially problematic. However, a program in a rural Texas town found success by creating a plan every three months and following through with a focused campaign. Using this strategy, quantity and quality of mentors has increased. Angie Delp of Goodwill Industries' YouthWorks! submitted this effective practice in March 2006.

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