Changing Prisms is a two-day, task-oriented workshop that provides the young women of Boys & Girls Town with an opportunity to work side-by-side with women who are successful in both their business and personal lives. Throughout the workshop these dynamic women mentors provide support by sharing personal life-changing experiences, help the girls identify anxieties that keep them from being successful in their endeavors and work with them to establish goals that are realistic for them individually.

Mentors and licensed therapists lead 40 girls as they work in small groups to complete a variety of diverse activities that are both intellectually and physically challenging. Because of the intensity of these tasks, the young women experience immediate gratification, improving their confidence and self-esteem and developing positive coping and social skills.

Volunteer for Changing Prisms 2008
Changing Prisms is a life-changing voyage for both the young women, ages 13 to 18, who participate and the adult women who volunteer.  On June 13-14, more than 100 women from across the Midwest will gather and take on tasks that stretch them emotionally and physically.  The experience is designed to help young victims of trauma find new hope with the help of women volunteers.  Some volunteers will attend for a few hours and others be involved in the entire two-day program.

If you would like more information on volunteering at or supporting Changing Prisms, please contact:

Judy Hillyer, LCSW, ACSW
Senior Director of Advancement
Boys & Girls Town of Missouri
(573) 265-3251, ext. 360
Judy.Hillyer@bgtm.org