181 Mentors jobs in the United States

A mentor with Beauty 4 Ashez is more than just a volunteer-they are a consistent, caring presence in a girl's life. Our mentors serve as positive role models, trusted guides, and supportive big sisters who walk alongside our girls through every high and low.

Mentors commit to showing up with love, patience, and authenticity. Whether it's helping with life skills, offering words of encouragement, celebrating small wins, or just being someone who listens without judgment-our mentors help our girls see their worth and believe in their potential.

We’re looking for mentors who are dependable, understanding, and passionate about pouring into the next generation. You don’t have to have it all figured out-you just have to care and be willing to show up.

Caribbean Minds Exposed Through Travel (CMETT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth in the English-speaking Caribbean through life-skills training, mentorship, and transformative travel experiences. We believe in equipping young people with the tools, mindset, and exposure needed to break cycles and build brighter futures.

We believe mentorship facilitates transformation and is critical to the long-term development of young people. As a CMETT Mentor, you’ll play a key role in guiding students toward personal and professional growth. Your investment of time and experience will be invaluable, fueling students with encouragement, skills, ethics, morals, values, and life-expanding perspectives.

Responsibilities

Conduct virtual mentorship sessions with assigned students (approximately 30 minutes, twice per month)

Support mentees in developing confidence, self-awareness, and goal-setting skills

Share personal and professional insights that encourage resilience and accountability

Communicate with the CMETT team to track mentee progress and identify support needs

Model CMETT’s values of integrity, empathy, and empowerment in every interaction

Qualifications

Passion for youth development, empowerment and education

Strong communication and active listening skills

Ability to create a safe, encouraging, and respectful space for students

Previous mentoring, teaching, coaching, or leadership experience is an asset but not required

Must be able to commit to virtual sessions twice per month in the EST time zone

Must provide two references as part of the application process

Other Details

This is a volunteer, remote position

Time commitment: approximately 1–2 hours per month

Orientation and ongoing support provided

Visit our website at to fill out the mentor application

You will be asked to provide references and a brief statement of interest sharing why you want to mentor with CMETT.

• Appropriate Licensure for the mentee's position
• Specific experience in the position of the mentee
• Satisfactory record of performance and evaluation

• Build a supportive, confidential, non-evaluative relationship with the mentee
• Meet regularly and consistently, using a log or journal to capture your exchanges.
• Assist with preparing for the pace and timeline for the school year.
• Review and discuss behavioral expectations.
• Be a resource for procedures, materials, and explaining school culture.
• Prepare the mentee for their evaluation process.
• Do observations for their benefit informally to provide helpful feedback.
• Make peer observations (non-evaluative) with their mentee, have them observe you as well.
• Schedule regular meetings at a convenient place with the mentee.
• Record meetings in a log with topics covered, and perform a written reflection on the work.
• Complete the end-of-year feedback survey about the Mentoring Program.

• Candidates will be selected that match the role and needs of the mentee. Direct experience in the role of the mentee is a priority.
• Tier 1 Mentors will receive $1500 for a 1:1 mentoring experience for first time administrators
• Tier 1 mentors will work 28 hours.
• Tier 2 mentors will receive $1000 for group mentoring (up to four protégés) for mentors beyond their first year or new to the district.
• Tier 2 mentors will work 18 hours

A mentor for Young Men of Distinction (YMOD) plays a pivotal role in guiding young men ages 7-18 through their personal and academic development. As a mentor, you will serve as a positive role model, offering support, encouragement, and advice to help mentees navigate challenges, build self-confidence, and develop essential life skills. You will engage with mentees through one-on-one sessions, group activities, workshops, and community events, fostering an environment of trust, respect, and growth. Mentors are expected to be committed, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young men, helping them realize their full potential and prepare for success in post-secondary life and beyond.

• Interact with approximately 100 first-year low-income and/or first-generation students during the week before the Fall 2025 semester.
• Mentor approximately 10 incoming students individually.
• Plan and attend regularly scheduled recreational activities and trips.
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies.
• Escort students to activities.
• Facilitate and lead group discussions.
• Observe required procedures and enforce program and University rules.
• Respond to medical emergencies and manage unexpected occurrences.
• Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met.
• Track and complete required reports, cash, receipts, supplies, and equipment promptly at the program's end.
• Attend all meetings and mandatory training/orientation before the program begins.

• Mandatory Training: April (Spring 2025) - In Person
• Mandatory Training: July (Summer 2025) - In Person OR Via Zoom
• Summer Bridge Program Week: 08/23/2025 - 08/28/2025 (Fall 2025)
• During Academic Year: 5 Hours / Week; *Min. 1 Hour / Week In-Person @ Student Success Center

• Must work the full duration of the program.
  • Must be enrolled full-time for both Fall/Spring Semesters.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Sophomore standing or higher.
• Knowledgeable about UWSP Campus (Academic resources, residential life, campus activities, etc.).
• Demonstrate a level of maturity and responsibility.
• Ability to work with small groups as well as one-on-one.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn and communicate new information to others.
• Ability to address sensitive concerns of students and parents professionally, tactfully, and confidentially.
• Ability to motivate and encourage others.
• Flexible, outgoing, personable personality.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in the schedule.

• Knowledge of residence hall policy/experience enforcing policy.
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.
• Identifies as a student of color, LGBTQ+ self-identifying students, low-income, and/or first-generation students.
• Experience working in Camp Counselor positions.
• Knowledge of DCA and its centers, staff, operations, etc.

Become a mentor and give a child the courage to read the world!

By volunteering two hours a week, you can teach a child to read. As a YMCA READS mentor, you will work in a small group environment or one- on-one with a kindergarten to fourth-grade student, developing positive self-esteem and helping students improve their academic performance. Be a child’s tutor and friend and give them the keys to a brighter future.

No experience is necessary.

How can I help? . . . become a Mentor and make a difference!

• Training and ongoing support are provided by YMCA Reads staff.
• Student volunteers over 18 years old can earn community service hours while gaining valuable

experience working with children in an educational setting.

• Volunteers can enhance an interest while providing a critical service to the community.

Bigs & Littles NYC is a nonprofit organization that has empowered NYC underserved communities and uplifted children and families of predominantly single-parent households across the city for over 120 years. Our one-to-one mentoring program transforms the lives of young people, building hope and inspiring them to dream bigger, work harder to do well in school, and to plan for their future.

Our volunteer mentors provide friendship, guidance, and support to a child aged 7-17 in NYC. Express interest below to begin the screening process!

*Mentors HIGHLY needed in The Bronx!

As a volunteer mentor, you will:

• Commit to weekly phone-call with Little
• Meet with Little 2x per month
• Pick up/drop off Little for match outings using public transport, and brainstorm match outing activities with their Little (museum visit, ice cream in the park, outdoor sport, arts and crafts, etc.)

Qualifications & Skills:

• Enjoys working with children
• Spanish-speaking is a plus but not required
• Is willing and able to finance match outings for their Little (low-cost and no-cost outings encouraged)
• Living within the 5 boroughs of New York City

Schedule:

Please click "express interest" below to receive more information about the matching process of Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees)

Make an impact on a child's life by serving as someone who is there to listen, support, and expand the horizons of students in our network of schools. You will work with a group of two to five students in the same grade and often who have the same scholarships. Mentors meet with them at least once a month at the school during the school day on a mutually agreed upon time with the school.

Big Shoulders Fund provides a curriculum of ideas to use to help build your relationship with the students, but you can also adapt as you get to know the students and ask the Big Shoulders Fund team for ideas and additional resources. Plus, Big Shoulders Fund provides monthly enews with tips, ideas and upcoming events so you cannot only get to know your scholars and the school community, but other mentors and Big Shoulders Fuund supporters. All mentors go through a background check and Virtus training for working one on one with students.

Reach out to us to learn more. We will work with you to find the right volunteer opportunity fit, school, students to work with, etc. Thanks for helping us carry the dreams of our amazing students!