WHAT IS A MENTOR?

A mentor is an adult who provides a young person with support, counsel, friendship, and reinforcement. Mentors are good listeners; they are people who care; and they have a desire to encourage youngsters to value themselves and their personal strengths.  A mentor’s most valuable assets are time and life experiences.  Share yours with an adolescent who wants to benefit from both.
 

What Does A Mentor Do?

A mentor spends at least an hour a week with the young person they provide guidance.  As a mentor, your role is to make a difference by being a positive role model in the lives of youth.

Who are the youth our mentors assist?

• Youth at risk of academic failure

• Youth from low-income families

• Youth living in a single parent household

• Youth living in foster care 
   
   

How do you become a mentor?

• Must be at least 18 years old;

• Complete an application;

• Complete a health questionnaire;

• Complete a background check;

• Interview with the Mentor Administrator;

• Participate in a brief orientation and training session, at no cost to you; and,

• Upon successful completion, you are matched with a youngster that has similar interests.