Be a people person.  Genuinely like to be with people and be of service to them.  Warm and understanding.

Be a team player.  Ability to work with other volunteers in delivering the program.

Be respectful - in words and deeds.  Able to display respect to the youth and to the other adults at all times.

Be trustworthy.  Able to maintain the confidentiality of the participants in the program.

Be a good listener.  Able to LISTEN without judgment and listen in such a way as to elicit communication from the youth.

Be empathetic.  Able to "be there" without judgment and see "through their eyes".

Be empowering.  Ability to allow the youth to make decisions and to learn.

Be mature.  Ability to guide youth - to be a "coach", not a buddy.  Set an example as a stable and secure individual.