ONE TO ONE MATCHES

  • Becoming a Mentor

    Rogue Valley Mentoring is looking for caring and consistent volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of youth in our community. Mentoring transforms entire communities, including the lives of volunteers as they connect and grow with these amazing youth.

    We background check, fingerprint, and train adults (ages 18+) and provide ongoing support and education.

    Volunteer Trainings are offered throughout the year. The first step to get involved is filling out an application, then we will follow up with additional approval steps.

    Volunteer Mentors support our work in 1:1 Mentoring and Circle Mentoring.

  • What is it like to be in a 1:1 Match?

    Mentees and their Mentors will plan activities they would like to do in the community together. They will spend 1-2 hours a week, on a day and time that works for their schedules. Matches go on walks in the park, go to the mall, attend fun events, ride bicycles, grab a bite to eat, and much more!

    We ask for at least a 1-year commitment to the matches from families and mentors, to ensure the relationship is consistent and beneficial for the youth.

  • Applying for a Mentor

    Youth ages 9 to 24, or their parent/guardian, are invited to submit a Mentee Application.

    Referrals from an outside agency are welcome and will prompt RVM to contact the youth/family to submit an application.

    Once we receive an application the Match Program Coordinator will reach out to schedule time to meet and discuss the youth’s hopes for a mentor, their interests, and the overall needs of the family.

    It may take some time to be matched with a Mentor, sometimes several months, but after applying and interviewing our staff will start looking for the right match!

The Power of Mentoring

Having one trusted adult in life can make all the difference youth in our community. Research shows that young people who experience close relationships with caring, stable adults outside of the home are better able to develop into resilient, healthy adults.

Mentors do not take the place of parents, but support healthy relationships in and outside of the youth’s family.

Mentoring is youth-led and focused on listening and identifying strengths. Our Mentors are not therapists, teachers or coaches. They lead by example while having fun!