Nonprofit
New
Published 20 hours ago
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
one hour per week for one year
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
20
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, LGBTQ, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Acceptance from at least one adult can decrease the risk of LGBTQ youth attempting suicide by 40% (The Trevor Project). You can make a direct positive impact on the life of an LGBTQ+ young person. As a mentor, you join a young person one-on-one to support them through life’s challenges and joys.
Who you are
Here’s what you’ll need to be a mentor
Are LGBTQ
Are 18+ for youth mentorship OR 25+ for young adult mentorship
Are located in the United States
Align with our values
Can commit a minimum of one year to meeting one hour per week with an LGBTQ+ young person
Can complete up to 5 hours of pre-match training
Can complete a background check
Have access to the internet and a device to access the internet, and a quiet, private place to meet remotely
Location
Remote
Volunteer must be in United States
Associated Location
Massachusetts, USA
