Become a Mentor

What it means to be a Mentor

Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, consistent relationship
Serve as a positive role model and friend
Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
Help youth discover their gifts, talents, and passions
Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Encourage youth toward positive life decisions
Develop understanding of youth’s cultural and family dynamics

What it takes to be a mentor

Make a one-year commitment…..studies have proven that it is better for a child to never be matched with a mentor than to be matched and have the mentor not fulfill their commitment. Meet with mentee one-on-one on a consistent basis. Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures. Complete mentor application, agree to Rise Up! faith agreement and complete criminal background check. Attend an initial two-hour training session and quarterly mentor enrichment activities.

Mentor Role

Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, consistent relationship
Serve as a positive role model and friend
Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
Help youth discover their gifts, talents, and passions
Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
Encourage youth toward positive life decisions
Develop understanding of youth’s cultural and family dynamics

Time Commitment

Make a one-year commitment…..studies have proven that it is better for a child to never be matched with a mentor than to be matched and have the mentor not fulfill their commitment.
Meet with mentee one-on-one on a consistent basis
Attend an initial two-hour training session and quarterly mentor enrichment activities
Attend optional mentor/mentee group events

Participation Requirements

Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit monthly mentor report, and receive constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities.
Have a clean criminal history and safe driving record
Do not use illicit drugs
Do not use alcohol or controlled substances in an inappropriate manner
Do not use tobacco products in the presence of mentee
Not currently in treatment for substance abuse and have a non-addictive period of at least five years
Not currently in treatment for a mental disorder or hospitalized for such in the past three years
Not currently in a co-habitational relationship

Application and Screening Process

A Mentor is Not:

For information about becoming a mentor contact Andy Malcolm or Debbie Crum by filling out the form below.