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Mentor Job Description

Position: Mentor

Program:

Y Mentors is a one-to-one mentoring program, serving Olmsted County residents, grades K-12th, who are in need of another positive adult role model in their lives.   The youth waiting list is quite long.  

Mission:

To provide positive mentoring relationships to help youth discover abilities by broadening their experiences and opportunities.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must enjoy working with children.

Must be a responsible, caring adult who will be able to meet with their mentee regularly and follow through on his or her commitment.

Commitment:

A minimum commitment of one year is mandatory.

Required to meet with your mentee a minimum of 2 times/month.

Must spend a minimum of 8 hrs/month with your mentee.

Responsibilities:

Establish a positive personal relationship with a youth.

Help the youth develop his or her strengths and interests.

Assist the youth in developing life skills such as goal-setting, social skills, responsibility, problem solving, etc.

Assist the youth in obtaining additional resources as needed, such as extra-curricular activities, homework help programs, etc.

Assist the youth in achieving educational and/or career goals.

Keep in regular contact with your case manager and accept guidance or suggestions in order to be a more effective mentor.

Benefits:

Many mentors report that they have learned a lot from their mentees. Being a mentor creates opportunities to give back to the community, have a lot of fun, and make a positive difference in the life of a youth!  

The Application Process

All volunteers that wish to become mentors must complete an application.   Once Y Mentors receives a completed application, we will contact the applicant and schedule an interview.   All mentors will be interviewed one or two times. In addition to interviewing, Y Mentors completes a criminal background check on all applicants, verifies vehicle insurance, and requires three references.   If the applicant has worked with children in the past, either as a volunteer or as an employee, we require one of the references come from that source.