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Be A Mentor, Inc.

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The Be A Mentor Program trains Mentor Site Coordinators, pairs caring adult volunteers from the community with youth in one-to-one relationships. Mentors give of their time to be a friend, answering questions, and providing guidance. Mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and occupations and volunteer their personal time to be a caring friend to a youth. They serve as a role model, advocate, and resource. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to help youth develop their full potential, both in and outside of the classroom.

Mission Statement

Be A Mentor, Inc. was formed in April 1992 as a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit agency. Our mission is to provide proven and sustainable mentoring programs for agencies by recruiting, training and matching adult volunteers who wish to mentor youth.


The Details

(37.671,-122.087)
 
  • Address
    714 B Street714 B StreetHayward, CA 94541
  • Contact
    • Meilan Liu
  • Phone
    • (888) 232-6368
  • Fax
    • (510) 795-6498
  • Website
  • Interest Area
    • Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

Average Review 9 reviews

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by Mal L. (November 13, 2011)
Ryan Gray, as the Project Manager of Be a Mentor, does a fine job of welcoming the people who mentor the at risk boys and girls in the Bay Area. A good background in what being a mentor means is provided before a mentor is assigned a young person. Someone is always available to contact to assist with any problems that may be encountered. Being a mentor can be very rewarding. Befriending a young person who has not experienced a consistent, non-exploitative relationship with an adult can be extremely beneficial to the mentor and the young person. Be aware, you may enjoy this experience.
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by michele j. (October 31, 2011)
I have been a mentor with Be A Mentor for almost four years. I believe I have been a big help to my mentee and I have really enjoyed getting to know her. It has been challenging at times yet still rewarding. Be A Mentor has supported me with training, fun activities to participate in with my mentee, and meetings with other mentors so that we can discuss what works and our concerns. I definitely think that people should be mentors if they have time and a flexible personality. There is a huge need for mentors. The mentees appreciate the opportunity to have a mentor and the opportunity to develop additional skills.
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by Monica P. (October 28, 2011)
Total waste of my time. I went through trainings, meetings and was accepted. Only to be passed to a High School teacher that said he did not really have any interested students and does not plan that a match will be made at all in his program and asked me to list what he could use to sell me to the students. Not sure why they recruited me through the program to not have any need or programs in my area. I was misinformed throughout the process and was disappointed to be treated as such when I am trying to do something right that was advertised as needed. I hear there are programs that work through them in Richmond. But, my experience was a waste of time.
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by simrit s. (July 12, 2011)
I am really interested in this Opportunity.Personally, I feel that its time for me to contribute to the well being of the society.
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by Terri L. (July 30, 2009)
i deeply love to talk to somenone,especially who have a trouble. And i am looking for this chance for a long time. i would like to talk to people fact to face. i always chat with someone on the Internet.sometime i listen to them,and give some advise to them. when they feel better, i found myself more happy than them. so,please give me a chance! thanks!
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