Mentorship doesn’t require superpowers. We believe anybody with the heart and desire to make a positive impact in young people’s lives can have a powerful influence. We also believe great mentors are “built, not born,” and provide a training program that helps mentors understand our mission and core values, and learn how to be effective.

Mentors are expected to meet in person at least every other week and to communicate with their mentees weekly.

After the initial meeting and signed agreements, the mentor and mentee continue to meet on a regular basis for a minimum of 12 months.

There are no hard-and-fast rules around what a mentor and mentee do together. Activities can range from sports and hobbies to walks, conversations, shared meals, working on projects, helping with homework, or building work readiness — anything that helps the young person and is a positive experience.

We require both mentors and mentees to submit questionnaires and then match based on shared interests and preferences. We also conduct interviews with mentors to better understand the characteristics that lead to a strong mentorship match.