Can I Mentor?
You do not have to be a professional counselor or have lots of experience mentoring. One of the things our mentees like is that their mentor is a volunteer, willing to give of their free time, and not a professional. It makes a difference to know their new friend cares.
Over time, we’ve learned that successful mentors have these qualities:
- A good heart and a sincere compassion for others
- A stable life
- A non-judgemental attitude
- A desire to help people meet their own goals
- Patience for when their mentees make decisions they wouldn’t have made
- Are at least 25 years old
If that sounds like you and you’re ready to get started, Click the button below to fill out our Mentor Volunteer Form.
If you have more questions about mentoring, you can Schedule a call with us by clicking the button below or you can call us at 317-985-5041 ext. 2 and speak to a staff member. We can give you a feeling for what mentoring is like and answer your specific questions.
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
What do we ask of a Trusted Mentor?
Mentors will:
- Attend training (two 2-hour sessions) and a follow up interview
- Meet with their mentees for an average of 6 hours per month for a year
- Help their mentee achieve their personal goals
- Submit monthly reports to staff
- Attend Recognition Nights with their mentees
- Attend Mentor Meetings for on-going support
What is mentor training like?
As we train you to be a mentor, we will equip you with quality training sessions, providing you with the resources, and techniques you need to be an effective mentor. In addition, our staff is here to provide on-going support and encouragement of your mentor/mentee relationship to ensure your success.