Why you Matter!
Mentors help build self-esteem, life skills, and improve educational outcomes for youth in our at-risk communities. Research on the effects of mentoring indicates that youth who have a mentor are far more likely to finish high school and go to college, maintain gainful employment and become positive productive members of society.
Relationship-Based Mentoring:
Relationship-based mentors assist with building a strong and healthy bond. Activities include one-on-one outings in the community, designed by the mentor and the mentee as well as group activities and events provided by mPLAY.
1-year commitment, 8-10 hours per month
Must be 21 yrs or older to participate in relationship-based mentoring
Complete an application and participate in a face-to-face interview
Must clear criminal background check and child abuse index check
Provide valid California Drivers License, DMV record, and TB Test
Sign an oath of confidentiality
Attend orientation and training
School-Based Mentoring:
Mentoring includes activities designed to boost a child’s academic achievement through tutoring and motivation building. Academic mentoring is situated on site during the week or on Saturday mornings at Foshay Learning Center, John Muir MS, Virgil MS, Gompers MS, Bethune MS, Drew MS, and Markham MS.
1 academic year commitment, 1-3 hours per week
Must be 18 yrs. or older to participate in academic mentoring
Complete an application and participate in a face to face interview
Must clear criminal background check
Provide valid California Drivers License, DMV record, and TB Test
Sign an oath of confidentiality
Attend orientation and training
