Seeking Mentors

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 www.cmett.org 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.