If you are age 25 or over, you can become a mentor.

Mentors come from all walks of life. Whether you are a business professional or formerly homeless, your knowledge and life experiences can help one of our mentees make the positive changes they desire for a more successful future.

What is asked of a Trusted Mentor?

Mentors will:

• Attend  training (two  2-hour sessions) and follow up interview
• Meet with their mentees for an average of 6 hrs/month for a year
• Help their mentee achieve their personal goals
• Submit monthly reports to staff
• Attend Recognition Nights with their mentees
• Attend Mentor Coffees for on-going support

Studies show that successful mentors will:

• Make a commitment to being consistent and dependable
• Accept responsibility for keeping the relationship going
• Respect the mentee’s viewpoint
• Involve the mentee in deciding how you will spend time together
• Seek and utilize the help and advice of program staff