Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Ultimately, mentoring connects a young person to personal growth and development, and social and economic opportunity. As a result, the community becomes more cohesive with these cross-generational and often cross-cultural mentoring relationships. Yet one in three young people will grow up without this critical asset.

*Be 18+

*Application

*3 References

*New Mentor Training

*Mandated Reporter Training for Volunteers

*Fingerprint Clearance

*CAID

*Driver’s License & Insurance (if driving)

*Willing to commit to a 2 year mentorship

*Be invested in uplifting a young person (K-12)

Sign up to be a mentor today!

PPSC Mentor Me values being in relationship with our young people. Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them. We ask volunteer mentors to commit to meeting their mentee once a week for an hour. Interested volunteers must complete an application, submit 3 references, attend the New Mentor Training, and pass a background check. Mentors come from all walks of life- one thing all mentors have in common is that they are invested in supporting a young person achieve their highest potential.

Mentoring Requirements:
*18+ years old
*Willing to commit to a 2 year mentorship
*Be invested in uplifting a young person (K-12)

Sign up to be a mentor today!

Believe it or not, 90% of the mentor role is showing up for your mentee! Once a week for an hour you will spend time with your mentee. Mentorships engage in a variety of activities, including

*talking

*playing board games

*making art together

*going for a walk

*making a snack

*and more!

These one hour get-togethers take place at the mentee’s school or at our Mentor Me Cavanagh Recreation Center.

Whether you have extensive experience working with youth or are simply passionate about supporting young people, we believe every mentor brings unique strengths that can make a positive difference. In New Mentor Training, you will explore the meaningful impact mentorship can have on youth, how young people are nominated for a mentor, why mentoring is effective, our approach and framework for mentorship, and the support you will receive throughout your mentoring journey. 

YOU can support Mentor Me by signing up to become a mentor, making a financial donation or volunteering to assist in our office. Feel free to contact us at 707-765-8488 ext 108 or mentorme@petalumapeople.org for more information! Thank you!