Become a Mentor

Being a mentor affords you the opportunity to give back to the community in a very substantial way. By giving some of your time, you can inspire a youth to reach their full potential. Children Uniting Nations provides various opportunities to get involved depending on the time you are able to commit.  Our School Based Program is geared towards volunteers that would like to participate primarily on a weekly basis while our Life Skills Mentoring Program is for those who would like to spend time outside of the classroom environment for longer but less frequent amounts of time. Both programs offer one-time occasions to volunteer as well, as well as our mega events. 

“I think it was good for [my mentee] to have someone to talk to yesterday. She really opened up to me which was very exciting. We just talked about everyday things, but her attitude seemed more like she wanted to be there with me and she enjoyed the time, rather than just doing it to get out of class, or just for something to do. I think she benefited just because she had a chance to talk to someone who would listen.”  - Mentor

Life Skills Mentoring

Life Skills Mentoring requires a minimum commitment of one (1) year and two (2) days per month building a strong, healthy bond. Activities include one-on-one outings in the community designed by you and your mentee as well as group activities and events provided by Children Uniting Nations.

School Based Mentoring

School Based Mentoring requires a minimum commitment of one (1) academic year providing one-four (1-4) hours per week. Mentoring includes on-site activities designed to boost a child's academic achievement through tutoring and educational games, and occasional offsite bonding activities.

 

Become a mentor – Fill out an APPLICATION today!

 

Special Events Mentoring (One Day Events)

Uncertain this is the opportunity for you?  Can’t commit a full year?  Try investing one day at a Children Uniting Nations outreach event. All events need extra volunteers to assist with set up and facilitating the day’s events so activities can run smoothly.  Special events include our Day of the Child Event where attendees enjoy rides, food, games and mingling with mentors. This year's event takes place on November 14th.  If you would like to volunteer please contact Robert Slaughter (Event Volunteers) or  Giovanni Frausto (One-day Mentors). No further commitment is required.  For sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Finance Department at (323) 944-0500).

 

Training & Information Sessions:

Children Uniting Nations is dedicated to our mentors and ensures all participants will be comfortable and fully prepared for their mentoring relationships.  We offer training and informational sessions several times a month that will give you in-depth guidance into what are programs are all about, what you can expect, and a broader picture of the impact you will have on your mentee.  You will have the chance to identify what type of program best suits you and learn about our one-time volunteer opportunities.  Our sessions will also give mentors and potential mentors to interact and create a bond as they get started in our various programs.

Training & Information Sessions Are Available!!                Upcoming Dates: July schedule coming      Contact our office to sign up at 323-944-0500 today!