Life Skills Mentor for foster teens

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Purpose: To give a young person (13-24) aging out of foster care the social, developmental, and emotional support of a caring adult.

Mentor Responsibilities

• Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
• Serve as a positive role model, friend, resource, and guide
• Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
• Strive for mutual respect
• Build self-esteem and motivation
• Work with HCP staff through emails, phone calls, personal conferences, and group meetings to help set goals and work toward accomplishing them
• Accept and relate to youth who may not share the volunteer’s lifestyle and values
• Respect the mentee’s right to self-determination and independence
• Have fun together

Mentor Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age and have at least a high school diploma or GED
• Have an acceptable driving record and background check
• Willing to adhere to all Hope Center mentoring program policies and procedures
• Have a valid driver’s license, safe/reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance, and be willing and able to provide transportation for mentee to and from meetings and activities

Time Commitment

• Make a long term commitment lasting at least one-year, but ideally longer
• Volunteer will work with program staff and young person to develop a schedule that best fits the needs of the young person
• Attend an initial three-hour volunteer orientation training session
• Communicate regularly with program staff