Become a Mentor

Sailing Sept 22 Mentor Nicole and Liv MSuperior (1)

My mentee and I attended the UMD Women’s hockey game together. She had never seen a hockey game before and got to enjoy her first game in a suite with snacks! She really enjoyed having the opportunity to try something new.

My mentee and I went to the park and after playing some basketball, he wanted to do some parkour over at the playground! We each took turns making up a course that the other had to follow. My mentee pretty quickly put me to shame with how good he was, but it was a blast!

My mentee and I did a board game hangout together. We both wanted to try chess so we went to Wussow’s cafe where I knew they hosted chess events every week.

My mentee and I went to Stars on Ice which was a first for both of us! I’m so glad I got involved. There is no end to the fun stuff we can do and it has been a real uplifting volunteer activity to say the least.

For something special, my mentee showed me a bunch of games he likes to play on the Xbox. We played through all of the ones we could play together and he was excited to have me experience some of the games he had talked about in the past. We had a great time!

My mentee wanted to put together a care package for a friend of hers that was going through a rough time. After picking out some items to put in the basket, we went back to my house to assemble the gift. After lunch we dropped off the care package at her friend’s house. She was giddy and beaming with excitement to give them the gift. I haven’t seen her this happy in a LONG time. It was really, really nice to see her act like a kid again.

Mentor North enrolls youth ages 7-14 living in Duluth and Superior. Once enrolled, youth can remain in our programs until their high school graduation or 18th birthday. To become a mentor, please review the information below. Please contact Mentor North with any questions.

Benefits to Mentoring:

Mentoring allows you to develop a relationship with a youth, and to watch their growth and development over time.
Mentoring allows you to learn about yourself.
Mentoring is a way to give back and improve the community.
Monthly opportunities to connect with other mentors.

Program Benefits:

Access to a Program Advocate, a designated staff member who specifically supports you, your mentee, and the mentee’s family to ensure the mentoring relationship is positively growing.
Access to the Activity Pass, which provides discounts to your match from area businesses and organizations who support local mentoring opportunities.
Access to free monthly events.
Monthly opportunities to connect with other mentors

Expectations of Mentors:

Develop a relationship with your mentee, spending a minimum of 4 hours a month together for at least one year in a mentoring relationship.
Approach mentoring with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
Be a responsible program volunteer, following all policies outlined in New Mentor Orientation.
Consistently document time spent with your mentee in CiviCore, and maintain regular contact with your Program Advocate.

Screening and Application Process To Mentoring

It may take up to 3 months to complete the screening and matching process.
Mentor North carefully screens all applicants, know that we cannot guarantee all applicants will be accepted.

Each Mentor Will Complete the Following Steps:

Initial Interview
Written Application
Reference Checks
Personal Screening Interview(s)
Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Report
New Mentor Orientation
Parent Mentor Meeting
Match Meeting

What’s the Next Step?

Complete and submit the Mentor Application below and our Mentor Engagement Coordinator will connect with you soon!

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