Welcome to Village Seeds Mentoring Services
Our Mission is to create safer and stronger communities through mentorship — by partnering caring, and committed adults with our youth. We aim to serve as a source for empowerment and support to teens and young adults in the community.
About Us
Village Seeds Mentoring Services (VSMS) was founded by Pamela Joyner; and is a Virginia based, 501c(3) non-profit public charity organization. While working with at-risk teens at an intensive in-home counseling and group home agency, the founder recognized that there was a huge need for mentoring services. However, there was a lack of available mentoring organizations in the community. Therefore, VSMS was established in 2019 for the purpose of being a source of help for guiding youth to being productive, responsible and respectful citizens. We are dedicated to supporting youth development and creating safer and stronger communities, through mentoring and life skills training services, to teens and young adults, ages 14-20.
Our leadership team at Village Seeds Mentoring Services brings years of invaluable experience to guide and inspire the next generation.
Founder/President: Pamela Joyner
Vice President: Adria Moore
Secretary: Margarita Alston
Treasurer: Sherrell Porter
Mentoring Services We Offer
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Personalized one-on-one mentoring that focuses on the unique needs and goals of each participant. This tailored approach ensures individual growth and development.
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Healthy Relationships: Guidance on building and maintaining positive, respectful relationships.
Self Love & Self Respect: Empowering individuals to appreciate and value themselves.
Good Mindset: Developing a positive and resilient mindset for overall well-being.
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Critical Thinking: Enhancing the ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
Problem Solving: Teaching techniques to effectively address and overcome challenges.
Exploration and Exposure to Career and Education Opportunities: Providing insights and experiences to help participants explore various career paths and educational options.
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Encouraging active participation in community service to foster a sense of social responsibility and giving back.
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Essential skills for navigating adulthood, from managing daily tasks to understanding responsibilities.
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Education on managing finances, budgeting, and making informed financial decisions.
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Promoting practices that enhance physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
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Teaching effective goal-setting techniques to help individuals plan and achieve their aspirations.
We gather mentees from various sources, including:
Parents and Caregivers
Children and teens referred by their guardians
Educational Institutions
High schools (through guidance departments and school social workers)
Trade schools
Department of Human Services
Foster care youth aging out of the system
Wards of the state
Mental Health Agencies
Group home residents
Clients receiving intensive in-home services
Department of Justice
Court-ordered clients
We gather mentors from a diverse range of backgrounds, including:
Military and Veterans
Active-duty military personnel
Retired military members
Veterans
Citizens in the Community
Corporate leaders
Entrepreneurs
Retirees
Office and trade employees
Online Volunteer Networks
Virtual mentoring platforms
Law Enforcement
Police department personnel
Social and Professional Organizations
Sororities and fraternities
Social groups (i.e. Freemasons and Eastern Stars)
