Volunteer as a Youth Mentor!

Be A Mentor, Inc. (SF Bay Area); Willits (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Be A Mentor, Inc. in Willits, California, is seeking caring adult volunteers to mentor local youth. In this in-person program, you will provide guidance, friendship, and support to help young individuals develop their potential.

Commitment of at least 1 hour per week for a full year is required, along with completion of a background check and training. Join us to make a positive impact in the lives of youth who need supportive adults.

Qualifications

• Commit to at least 1 hour per week for a full year.
• Complete a background check and training.

Responsibilities

• Mentor youth in a one-to-one relationship.
• Provide guidance and be a supportive role model.
• Participate in group discussions and activities.

Job description

The Be A Mentor Program pairs caring adult volunteers from the community with youth in one-to-one relationships. Mentors give of their time to be a friend, answering questions, and providing guidance. Mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and occupations and volunteer their personal time to be a caring friend to a youth. They serve as a role model, advocate, and resource. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to help youth develop their full potential, both in and outside of the classroom.

When you become a mentor, you can be the person to positively impact the lives of our local youth with interest, compassion and consistency. With our project we create the village and the community our youth need to thrive with your help!

This is an in-person group mentoring program. You will spend most of your time in a group of fellow mentors and mentees exploring, talking, and learning about their needs while participating in activities to help keep the flow.

Mentoring gives youths more opportunities for success regardless of their background, and it’s especially important for youth who may not have consistent adults in their lives to connect with.

All mentors are required to complete a background check and training. Our mentoring coordinator will be available for support throughout the program.

We ask that you commit to at least 1 hour per week for a full year. Consistency is important to build trust between you and your mentee.