Join us to become a Mentor for the youth programming season!
Four Corners team members dedicate time and a listening ear to offer hope to youth in crisis while helping them discover the pathway to becoming a thriving adult. Our mentors are a vital part of our team and this discovery process. Mentors spend an average of 3-5 hours each month with their mentees and are expected to walk the journey with each student for at least one year. As a mentor you may assist with career exploration, goal setting, or simply sharing your personal experiences from your life journey that are appropriate for the student. Each Mentor will work with a small group of same-gender Mentees over the course of the year, meeting at pre-determined intervals at one of our program locations (Marietta or Austell).
The mentor application process will include a background check, training, and personality assessment in order to make the best match possible for you and the student.
Mentor Responsibilities:
- Empower student to resolve current issues & develop coping strategies for the future
- Use clear communication and set appropriate boundaries to model a healthy relationship
- Acknowledge student’s strengths and talents / encourage them to discover how to use them
- Be an active listener, offering support and encouragement when appropriate
- Engage in activities outside of the home to expose student to new opportunities
- Help facilitate group Mentor sessions with students
Mentor Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license
- Completed background check and training
- Ability to set boundaries with others
- Willingness to provide emotional, social and practical support within limits
- Acknowledgement that all people have strengths and need to discover how to use them
- Commitment to a 1-year term once matched with Mentees during the Fall 2024 season.
Watch our video to learn more: About Four Corners Group