Become a mentor
You can make a direct positive impact on the life of an LGBTQ+ young person
As a mentor, you join a young person one-on-one to support them through life’s challenges and joys.
Acceptance from at least one adult can decrease the risk of LGBTQ youth attempting suicide by 40%.
LGBTQ youth in mentoring relationships are less likely to display signs of depression, delinquency, and stress.
Mentored LGBTQ youth improve their relationships with parents and peers and are better equipped to foster their identity and give back to the LGBTQ community.
Building a mentoring relationship with an LGBTQ+ young person is rewarding for so many reasons
Build community with an intergenerational network 〰️
Gain training on how to be a mentor 〰️
Personal fulfillment and enjoyment 〰️
Reciprocal learning and growth 〰️
Legacy building 〰️
Increased self-awareness 〰️
Create safety for an LGBTQ young person 〰️
And so much more! 〰️
Build community with an intergenerational network 〰️ Gain training on how to be a mentor 〰️ Personal fulfillment and enjoyment 〰️ Reciprocal learning and growth 〰️ Legacy building 〰️ Increased self-awareness 〰️ Create safety for an LGBTQ young person 〰️ And so much more! 〰️
Who you are
Here’s what you’ll need to be a mentor
Are LGBTQ
Are 18+ for youth mentorship OR 25+ for young adult mentorship
Are located in the United States
Align with our values
Can commit a minimum of one year to meeting one hour per week with an LGBTQ+ young person
Can complete up to 5 hours of pre-match training
Can complete a background check
Have access to the internet and a device to access the internet, and a quiet, private place to meet remotely
What to expect
Here’s what you can expect after clicking “become a mentor”
Submit a contact form
Complete an application
Have a get-to-know-you conversation with someone from our team
If we find a mentee for you, you’ll submit a background check and references
Once matched, you’ll complete orientation training
Begin weekly meetings with your mentee and receive ongoing check-ins with someone from our team!
What mentors are saying
My focus is to try and help at least one LGBTQIA+ kid be a kid because it’s so important. I benefit just as much from this relationship as she does! She’s so compassionate and thoughtful… I get to be silly and queer and all my things with her. She means the world to me, and without her I don’t think I would have had the courage to put myself out there like she does.
Mentor, 38
I'm really glad for the chance to be a mentor in this program because nothing like this existed for me when I was growing up, and I'm really happy to be able to do something I would've really appreciated.
Mentor, 24
I love the flexible structure of it but how it's so supportive of its members. The program is clearly concerned with everyone getting the most they can out of the program and ensuring they maintain a relationship with their mentors and mentees but is also respectful of the needs of everyone. I've felt really taken care of while participating in the program.
Mentor, 33
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