Mentors Like YOU

• Prioritize the safety and well-being of youth.

• Create a safe, supportive, and fun environment for youth to thrive.

• Make meaningful and authentic connections with youth on a weekly basis.

• Ask questions and listen to help youth communicate their interests, needs and goals.

• Encourage youth to explore their interests and support their skill development.

• Are open, honest, non-judgmental, and willing to share interests, skills and experiences.

• Model safe, healthy, positive attitudes and behaviors.

Mentoring Benefits YOU, Too

• Receive training and professional development on diverse topics to enhance both your professional and personal growth.

• Attain satisfaction from helping youth explore interests, develop skills and thrive.

• Establish meaningful, safe, and positive relationships with your mentees.

• Expand your personal and professional network.

Help Us Prioritize the SAFETY and WELLBEING of Youth

• Be 19 years or older.

• Pass all required safety and background checks and screenings (including pre-screening application, interview, reference checks and assessment).

• Reference a positive employment record.

• Follow all organizational safety policies and procedures regarding appropriate youth contact.

TIME COMMITMENT

• Attend 1 -Day Mentor Orientation 

• Attend a no less than one RISE Academy group coaching sessions a month.

• Attend “continuing education” mentor trainings.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

A volunteer is an individual who helps with RISE Academy’s administration and related tasks. For example, parents of regular attendees and individuals who prefer not to mentor students can help by organizing and managing events and registration, updating social media, producing flyers, and more. All volunteers will still need to fill out the application and get a background check.