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Published 2/13/26 1:47PM

Mentor a teen in foster care toward college success

Foster Progress
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    We ask for at least a one year commitment, but the ideal timeline is 3 years.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Must have a college degree

    Description

    Mentor a teen in foster care toward college success

    Become a Foster Progress mentor! Students from foster care are eager to pursue college and career goals, and they need caring adults like you to walk alongside them.

    • Mentors are thoughtfully matched with students.
    • Location, background, and goals are considered.
    • Training and extensive support are provided to mentors.
    • Mentors meet with their mentees about 3 times per month.

    Mentors help students with things like:

    • Homework or ACT prep
    • Exploring college options and completing applications
    • Navigating financial aid
    • Career exploration
    • Life skills such as opening a bank account or getting a drivers license

    We especially need male mentors and people of color, but mentors of all backgrounds are needed.

    Location

    On-site

    You meet with your mentee in the community, such as a restaurant or library.

    Chicago, IL, USA

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