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Become A Mentor

Smiling mentor and mentee Being a mentor is one of the most important things you can do for a child.  Research shows 99% of the people who mentor would recommend it to others.  So become a mentor and encourage a friend to become a mentor, too.

Looking for a place to mentor?

  • Visit the Mentor Michigan Directory.    Here you enter your ZIP code and see a listing of the mentoring programs serving your area.  The directory includes contact information for each program.
  • Or call  (800) VOLUNTEER.  By calling this number, you will connect with a national volunteer hot line.  Enter your zip code when prompted and you will be connected to the Volunteer Center closest to you.  Let the Volunteer Center know you want to be a mentor and they will help place you with a local mentoring program.

Looking for more information about being a mentor?

Mentoring is one of the most meaningful ways you can volunteer because you can significantly impact the life of a young person.  No special skills are needed . . . just the willingness to care and spend time with someone who needs you.  Mentors are everyday heroes, like you and me, who transform a life or a community through their commitment to make a difference.

Discover the answers to the following questions  to assist you in deciding if mentoring is for you: 

  • What is mentoring?
  • What is a mentor?
  • What characteristics does a good mentor have?
  • What's in it for me and my mentee?
  • What type of mentoring do I want to do?


 

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