Where:
Silver Lining Mentoring
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Social Good, University
Event website:
https://www.silverliningmentoring.org/become-a-mentor/
Looking for ways to give back to the Greater Boston community? Join Silver Lining Mentoring, whose mission is to connect mentors with young people in the foster care system. All you need is an open heart, an open mind, and a willingness to listen!
Everyone is welcome to apply, especially male mentors and mentors of color. Submit your application by June 21st.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MENTORING AND APPLY.
About Silver Lining Mentoring
Silver Lining Mentoring empowers youth in foster care to thrive through committed mentoring relationships and the development of essential life skills. We are one of only a few mentoring organizations in the country exclusively focused on youth impacted by foster care.
The Need
Currently nearly 2,000 young people are moving through the foster care system in the Greater Boston area, often moving more than four times every three years. This instability makes it difficult for youth to form consistent, fulfilling, and supportive relationships. You can help change that.
The Program
Silver Lining Mentoring is the only mentorship program in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that’s designed specifically to support youth in foster care. Mentors are matched with a young person and develop a friendship with them, serving as a stable, consistent, and understanding presence during their time in foster care and a means of emotional support.
You don’t need any prior training to be a mentor, just a caring heart and a willingness to support young people during a challenging transition. We’re especially looking for male mentors at the moment to support young people impacted by the foster care system. Mentors are 21+ years of age.
The Impact
Mentoring can make a big difference in the life of a young person. 84% of young people that work with Silver Lining Mentoring report increased self confidence, social connectedness, and self growth as a result of the program.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MENTORING AND APPLY.
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