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Published 1/6/26 3:47PM

The Gift of Your Time is Priceless - Join Alongside a Foster Youth and See Change

Be A Mentor, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fremont, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    2 hours minimum per week to impact a foster youth that statistically has little hope of success. 1 Year Firm Commitment to spend with an awesome kiddo.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Housing & Homelessness, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    An open, caring heart, 4 trainings, live scan, 3 references, TB clearance, CA driver's license and insurance..........check us out and find out more.

    Description

    The Gift of Your Time is Priceless - Join Alongside a Foster Youth and See Change

    WHO?

    Be A Mentor wants mentors that are kind, care, trusting adults that are willing to give their time to youth in foster care.

    WHY?

    Statistically, mentorship increases the likely-hood that a youth will graduate high school, increases positive social-emotional regulation, and decreases the possibility of entering the juvenile justice system.

    WHAT?

    Mentors must complete some required tasks.

    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.

    1. Application - Go to

    beamentor.org then click volunteer and choose the Alameda, County program.

    1. Fill out Application
    2. 3 References
    3. LIve Scan
    4. Criminal History Form
    5. California Driver's License
    6. Auto Insurance
    7. 4 Virtual Trainings (Orientation, Trauma Informed, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment)
    8. Interview with Program Coordinator

    We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact fblankenship@beamentor.org for support.

    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).

    Watch our video to learn more: In-Person Mentoring Recruitment

    Location

    On-site
    East Bay - Alameda County, Fremont, California, US

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