Refugee Youth Mentor

Partner in Employment's Refugee Youth Mentorship Program matches a community-based mentor with a newly arrived immigrant/refugee youth ages 15-24 in South King County, who will support their integration into a new country and help them thrive. In a trusting one-to-one relationship, these young people will have someone to seek advice in achieving education and career development goals, as well as fostering interpersonal skills and positive identity development. Mentors play a crucial role in youth confidence building through patience, encouragement, and dedication.

Examples of how mentors support their mentees:

• Providing positive encouragement and reinforcement!
• Practicing English (HIGH NEED)
• Building confidence through getting to know someone new, making a new friend
• Exploring new skills, passions, and interests
• Exploring new places in the community
• Applying for jobs, practicing interview skills, updating resumes/cover letters
• Tutoring for the GED program
• High School Academic Tutoring
• Applying for scholarships/Financial Aid
• Learning more about post-secondary pathways
• Learning about the banking system in the US
• Learning about different kinds of careers
• And much more!

Time Commitment:

• Must be able to meet mentee in person in South King County once per month, at locations of you and your mentee's choosing.
• Must be able to send a text message check-in bi-weekly.