Become a Mentor

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Community of Hope!

Community of Hope’s mentoring program matches youth in our Permanent Supportive Housing program between the ages of 8 to 16 with compassionate,
committed, and responsible adult mentors.

As a mentor, you can… 

• Help break the cycle of poverty.
• Create a vision for a lifetime of success.
• Provide exposure to different cultures and new experiences.
• Help mentees grow academically and socially.
• Become a role model, a coach, a friend.
• Make a lasting impact on your mentee’s life through fun and educational activities, academic support, and personal guidance!

Mentors make a minimum of a one-year commitment to have at least two get-togethers each month with their mentees. Mentoring pairs explore all the exciting things DC has to offer: museums, movies, historic sites, hikes, restaurants, and more!
Research (MENTOR, 2018) shows that one in three young people do not have an adult with whom they can call a mentor. That means they are less likely to enroll in college, volunteer in the community, or hold a leadership position. You can be that adult.

Requirements

• Minimum Age: 21
• Education level: High School/GED
• Volunteer commitment: Pairs should meet at least 2x/month for a minimum of one year 
• Onboarding process includes:
  
  • Volunteer Orientation
  • TB test
  • Reference checks
  • Mentor manual/program overview and interview
  • National Criminal Background check, DC Metropolitan Police check, FBI fingerprint check, Child Protective Registry check, and Motor Vehicle Record check (if applicable)

Learn more about becoming a Community of Hope mentor and our eligibility criteria by checking out our FAQ page.

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