Question 1

What experience is required to become a mentor?

Accepted Answer

No formal experience is necessary. We provide all the training you will need.

Question 2

What is the commitment?

Accepted Answer

We ask that you commit to a minimum of a one year journey. You begin by meeting weekly (quantity of time). Then as time and trust begins to grow, the goal is to have quality meet ups—it’s the difference between “let’s go get a quick bite to eat” and “let’s go for a hike.”

Question 3

What is the age range of mentees?

Accepted Answer

Boys and girls between 10-17.

Question 4

What background items do you consider?

Accepted Answer

Be 21 years of age or older.Ideally, you have lived in the Denver metro area for at least a year.We conduct background and fingerprint screenings. We cannot accept applicants with a violent crime, sexual offense, or crime against a child on their record.If you have a DUI on your record, it needs to be 5 years since completing your probation.If you have a history of drug/alcohol abuse, there needs to be 5 years of sobriety and/or abstinence.

Question 5

How will I be supported as a mentor?

Accepted Answer

You are assigned a Mentoring Specialist. They are there to support you throughout the duration of the relationship. They have resources and solutions to help strengthen your match experience.

Question 6

Do I need to have a car?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are a community-based mentoring program. Once you are matched with a mentee, you will be picking him or her up from home and doing an activity in the community.

Question 7

How will a mentee be selected for me?

Accepted Answer

Our match team considers geography, interests, life experience, personality, and other factors in order to match you with a compatible mentee. Your mentee will be located near you. Once an ideal mentee is selected for you, you’ll have the option to learn more about them before confirming if you think they are a good fit or not.

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