Volunteer as a youth mentor

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Summit County Mountain Mentors is a well-established community-based mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with youth ages 8 to 16.

Mountain Mentors’ mission is to positively influence the youth of Summit County to lead healthy lifestyles through a consistent one-to-one relationship with an adult.

Volunteer as a Mentor
Join Mountain Mentors’ community of volunteers. Our volunteer mentors share a common passion for supporting young people. Whether you help your mentee with school, inspire them to be a leader in their community, or just have fun, mentoring can be a rewarding experience for both adults and young people. Mountain Mentors matches one adult with a young person age 8 to 16 to help ensure a young person’s success in life. Throughout the program, mentors and mentees receive ongoing support to create a positive and fulfilling experience, including access to monthly Mountain Mentors group activities.

Volunteers are asked to make a one-year commitment, meeting 4 to 8 hours each month with their mentee.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Open-minded, with an authentic desire to learn about mentoring youth
* Have a positive perspective of young people

* Able to start conversations with young people and communicate with them openly and non-judgmentally * Able to model positive communication and behavior
* Able to establish a relationship based on equal responsibility and respect, avoiding the attitude that youth need to be "saved" or "rescued"
* Value self-reflection and lifelong learning; feel comfortable with not having all the answers

RESPONSIBILITIES & ELIGIBILITY
* Be at least 21 years old
* Reside in the Summit County area
* Be willing to adhere to all Mountain Mentor policies and procedures, including program policies regarding alcohol, controlled substances, and illicit drugs
* Complete the program’s screening procedure
* No criminal offenses associated with Mountain Mentors eligibility policies
* Have access to reliable transportation
* Have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, and good driving record
* Attend mentor orientation, training, and ongoing support
* Attend a Mountain Mentors group activity at least once every four months
* Proactively build a relationship with the mentee
* Support mentee in achieving their goals and overcoming challenges
* Connect monthly with program staff and discuss constructive feedback
* Respond to parents, mentee, and program staff in a timely manner