We're Looking for a Few Good Men!

Car Donation

Can you spare a ride?  If you have an available car, please consider donating it to the Boys to Men mentoring program!  To learn more or donate, kindly contact Bill Carroll.
Christ is in your neighbor :)

Goal of the Position

Role

• empowering them to resolve current issues and to develop coping strategies for the future.
• provide a model for healthy, trusting relationships through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries.
• acknowledging their strengths, talents, and gifts and encouraging them to find ways to use them.
• be an active listener and offer support and encouragement when appropriate.
• engage in activities outside of the mentoring circle (Out Events) to help expose youth to new opportunities and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Complete application process, consisting of a written application, references, interview, background checks, and volunteer training.
• Weekly (or as consistent as possible) attendance at the Boys to Men Mentoring Circle of your choice; one that fits in with your geographical area and time commitment as best as possible.
• Maintain confidentiality of participants.
• Clear communication with boys, other mentors, facilitators, and interns.

• Willingness to provide emotional, social, and practical support within limits.
• Knowledge of one's boundaries and ability to set limits with others.
• Recognition that all people have strengths and they need to discover and use them.
• Valid Driver's License and insurance.
• Completed background check and volunteer training.

• Mentoring Circles are held once a week during the academic year.  Success is linked to consistency in attendance of both boys and mentors.
• Six to 10 hours a month and at least two activities a month.
• Phone contact within reason.

• Mentoring Circles are held at various locations in the community.
• A mentor is not to bring a mentee to his home.

• BTMVA provides formal Mentor Training on an ongoing basis.  
• Trainings are conducted by veteran mentors and board members of the organization.
• One-on-one training (Mentoring the Mentor) is offered as needed.

• Make a difference in the life of a youth in your community.
• Learn about yourself.
• Personal growth.
• Give back and contribute to the community.
• Have fun!