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​APPLY TO BE A MENTOR

APPLY TO BE A MENTOR

When you were a teen, did you have someone in your life that helped you become who you are today?  Being a Brother To Brother mentor is one of the most fulfilling and pleasurable things you’ll ever do. You have the opportunity to help shape a teen’s future for the better by empowering him to achieve.

 

When you take time out of your day to enrich the life of a child, you’re making a real difference. For a few hours a week, you can give a young man the invaluable gift of your time and attention.  By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their lives.

 

Our mentors come from diverse backgrounds and professions – law enforcement, small business, education, government and more!  They have lots of energy and demonstrated leadership skills, and a desire to lead and build strong minds.  They are regular people, just like you, and don’t need any special degrees or job skills — just a willingness to want to positively influence a young persons life.

 

Am I eligible to apply as a volunteer youth mentor? Find Out Below...

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Am I eligible to apply as a volunteer youth mentor?

 

Am I eligible to apply as a volunteer youth mentor?

1. I have a genuine interest in helping to improve the lives of young people

2. I am 21 or older

3. I am aware that continuity in a young person’s life is important and I can devote 1 hour a week during the school season

4. I will be able to attend a four-hour mentor training session

5. I am willing to undergo an extensive screening process, including a CORI/SORI background

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Application Process

 

If you are ready to apply please take the time to complete a written/online application form.

Once your online application is received:

1. We will be in touch to schedule an in-person interview.

2. You will be asked to provide two personal, 1 professional and 1 community-based references

that we may contact.

3. During the evaluation process, we will be conducting a criminal background check.

4. Once the screening process is complete, and you are provisionally accepted as a mentor, we will

schedule you for a mandatory four-part, three-hour mentor training seminar conducted over a

two-week period.

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Become A Mentor

Supportive, healthy relationships formed between mentors and mentees are both immediate and long-term and contribute to a host of benefits for mentors and mentees.


Benefits for youth:

  • Increased high school graduation rates

  • Lower high school dropout rates

  • Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices

  • Better attitude about school

  • Higher college enrollment rates and higher educational aspirations

  • Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence

  • Improved behavior, both at home and at school

  • Stronger relationships with parents, teachers, and peers

  • Improved interpersonal skills

  • Decreased likelihood of initiating drug and alcohol use (MENTOR, 2009; Cavell, DuBois, Karcher, Keller, & Rhodes, 2009)

 

 

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