Join the Movement to Mentor a Latina!

LATINA MENTORS NEEDED!!

On October 21, 2021, Latina Equal Pay Day, Governor Hochul announced the launch of the Latina Mentoring Initiative (LMI) to support young Latinas and begin leveling the playing field via mentoring. The New York State Mentoring Program (a program under CCF) in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Office of Women’s Affairs, and Latina government, community and corporate leaders, came together to build LMI for the young Latinas of New York.

By connecting positive, caring Latina mentors with Latina youth, LMI empowers, uplifts and shapes future Latina leaders, ages 8 to 24, by building soft skills, confidence and nurturing aspirations via personal and professional development. Since 2021, LMI has created a culturally responsive and safe space that builds community where youth are affirmed, inspired by Latinx representation, and encouraged to expand their possibilities.

We are currently looking for caring, dependable volunteers to serve as mentors for young Latina in Long Island City (Queens) , NY. As an LMI mentor, you'll spend 1.5 hours every other week with a Latina at their school during afterschool hours.

We're Looking for Volunteers Who Are:

• At least 22 years old with lived experience
• Friendly, patience and reliable
• Able to commit to weekly visits during the school year
• Willing to complete a background check and attend a virtual mentoring training