REACH & RISE™
WHY SHOULD I BE A MENTOR?
Be part of the solution, have a direct impact on your local community, and make a difference in the life of someone in need.
DOES IT REALLY WORK?
Youth are FIVE times more likely to graduate if they have a meaningful relationship with an adult and kids who have mentors are nearly 50% less likely to use drugs.
REQUIREMENTS
• Desire to work with at-risk
youth ages 9-17
• No prior felony convictions
• Must be at least 21 years old
TIME COMMITMENT
• Paraprofessional mentor training
(15 hours total)
• 1 year commitment
• Meet with child 1-3 hours
each week
• Optional mentor support
meetings
once a month
PROGRAM INFO + FORMS
Mentor application
Mentee referral form
How mentors help
Should I become a mentor?
FAQs
