Mentee
You may want to think about getting a mentor for your child if...
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your child would benefit from an additional supportive adult in their life....
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your child could use extra encouragement with school or academics....
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you want your child to develop stronger social skills and friendships....
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you’re interested in helping your child explore college and career pathways....
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you have time in your family's schedule to have your child meet with their mentor for one hour a week during the academic year...
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you can drive your child to the college campus to meet weekly with their mentor....
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you can commit to communicating with your child's mentor and Project Friendship staff regarding your child's mentoring relationship....
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you have a 2nd-10th grader that could use a college mentor to help them build confidence, character, and connections...
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....you might want to sign up to get your child a Project Friendship mentor today.
Support Your Child’s Growth with a Trusted Mentor
At Project Friendship, mentoring is about building a meaningful, consistent relationship that helps your child feel seen, supported, and empowered. Our mentors provide encouragement, guidance, and positive experiences that help youth thrive both in and out of school.
Mentor
If you.....
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have availability in your schedule to meet with a mentee for one hour a week....
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can commit to attending at least three mentor trainings per year....
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can pass a criminal background check....
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show responsibility, dependability, and follow-through....
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want to grow personally and have an openness to learning....
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respect and value diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences....
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can demonstrate sound decision-making and good judgment....
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You want to help a student build confidence in school and life....
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You want to help a young person explore college and career pathways...
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You believe small moments can make a big difference
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....Then you might want to consider joining Project Friendship and making a REAL impact on the life of a child right here in Northfield.
(90% of the mentoring happens on the college campus - no transportation is needed)
Make a Difference—One Relationship at a Time
Mentoring with Project Friendship is about showing up, building trust, and helping a young person discover their strengths and potential. You don’t need to have all the answers—just a willingness to listen, encourage, and be present.