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Seven Tepees Youth Program
130 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Phone:
(415) 522-1550

Fax:
(415) 522-1551

HOW DO I BENEFIT FROM BEING A MENTOR?

  • Gain a sense of fulfillment
  • Know you've made a difference in the life of a young person
  • Learn about different cultures and expose yourself to new perspectives
  • Receive extensive training in the areas of mentoring, rapport building, cultural awareness, violence prevention, adolescent sexuality, substance use and abuse, etc.
  • Have fun, smile, and laugh
  • Meet other caring adults dedicated to helping youth
  • Establish a lifelong friendship

Mentoring Fact Sheet

WHAT IS A MENTOR?

-An adult who serves as a role model, guide, educator, motivator, and friend to a young person

WHAT DOES A MENTOR DO?

-Provides youth with consistent and positive adult friendship
-Exposes youth to new opportunities, experiences, and ideas
-Assists youth in setting goals and achieving success

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR BEING A MENTOR?

-Believe that all children have the potential to succeed
-Enjoy spending time with young people
-Be able to impart a non-judgmental perspective and attitude
-Be reliable and dependable
-Have patience in allowing the relationship to develop
-Be willing to commit to a young person for at least one year
-Be willing to learn from young people
-Live or work in the Bay Area

HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT REQUIRE?

-Initial Orientation
-Attendance at monthly activities coordinated by the Seven Tepees staff
-2-4 hours a week with a young person
-Participation in ongoing trainings throughout the year

Download a Volunteer Application
Should I become a mentor?
Mentoring Fact Sheet
What Makes our Mentor Program Different?