Become a Mentor

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Mentor with Proud Pairs!

How Do I Become a Mentor? 

NOTE: Registration for new Mentors & Mentees is currently closed.

  1. Apply - Fill out the Proud Pairs Mentor application.

  2. Interview - You will be contacted by the Program Coordinator to set up a 30-45 minute Zoom interview.

  3. References & Criminal Record Check - Successful interview candidates will be asked to provide one reference and complete a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check).

  4. Matching - Mentors & Mentees will be paired based on information collected in the Proud Pairs Mentor/Mentee application & interview.

  5. Orientation - Attend your choice of a 3 hour in-person or online orientation session.

Note: Applying does not guarantee a match with a Mentee. Mentors will be selected based on their perceived ability to be a positive role model for youth, as well as on demographic factors that best match those of Mentees. In order to create the most effective and relatable mentorship experience possible, Mentees have indicated on their sign-up forms the degree to which they feel certain characteristics are important for their Mentor to have, such as how important it is to share a similar sexual orientation, gender identity, race and/or hobbies & interests. With this consideration, some Mentors will be put on a waiting list to be potentially contacted in the future when another round of participant onboarding occurs.

Mentor Requirements & Expectations

  • Mentors must be a minimum of 24 years of age.

  • This is a volunteer position.

  • Time commitment: 4.5-5.5 hours/month

    • 4 hours/month of one-on-one time with Mentee

    • 30-minute bimonthly (once every two months) online check-in with the Program Coordinator

    • Optional: 1 hour/month of group hang-outs with all Mentors & Mentees (encouraged, not mandatory)

    • We are looking for people who intend to remain involved for at least 12 months.