Caring Is the Gift of Making the Ordinary Special - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care

This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Alameda County Foster Youth looking for support, friendship and guidance.

The impact of a mentor far exceeds anything you could imagine! I am one of the Program Coordinators and I fostered 2 boys then adopted them. They both had a mentor and it was life changing for them to have a mentor in their lives that weren't getting paid. He poured into them and because of his investment they both were able to feel like they had someone that truly cared. He helped them make informed decisions and he had fun with them.

This is an in-person mentoring program. You will spend most of your time in the community with your mentee exploring, talking, and learning about their needs. 1 to 1 mentoring gives students more opportunities for success regardless of their background. It’s especially important for youth who may not have consistent adults in their lives to connect with.

All mentors are required to complete a background check and trainings. Our mentoring coordinator will be available for support throughout the program. We ask that you commit to at least 1 hour per week for a full calendar year. Consistency is important to build trust between you and your mentee.

Be A Mentor, Inc. has been positively interacting with youth since its founding in 1992 and continues to connect youth with dedicated volunteer adults throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a direct mentoring service to youth (such as those in foster care; with incarcerated parents; susceptible to gang participation, drug/alcohol abuse or teen parenting; homeless/in transition or academically struggling).