Join our Mentoring Community!

GirlForward is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers for our Mentoring Program, which matches women mentors with girls resettled through the refugee resettlement program. As a mentor, you will be paired with a mentee in grades 9-12 or a recent graduate and will meet with her for at least two hours per week to talk about school, relationships, and careers, and to do fun and engaging activities together. As a mentor, you will make a one-year commitment to GirlForward and will receive trainings to prepare you for this role.

1. Self-Guided Mentor Information Session + Application.

2. Mentor Interviews, Background Checks, References. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted by GirlForward staff to schedule a one hour virtual interview with GirlForward. Applicants that are accepted post interview are invited to complete a background check (cost is approximately $30) and submit 3 personal or professional references.

3. Mentor Decisions. Applicants who have been approved (application, interview, background check, and reference check), will be invited to volunteer as a mentor with GirlForward for the 2024-2025 school year. All mentors will be notified of acceptance to our Mentoring Program by June 30th.

4. Mentor Training.

5. Mentorship Orientation and Mentee Matching.

6. Home Visits with Mentor, Mentee, Family, and Program Manager.