Mentoring young girls into confident young women!
Mentoring
Be Someome Who Matters to Someone Who Matters!
The mentors and the GfG organization join forces and build the character of our girls while developing strong assets that will equip them with the necessary confidence and knowledge to overcome any obstacles or challenges that they may confront. We do this by developing essential assets internally and externally that will assist the girls in identifying their own self-worth and becoming their own advocates. We focus on each girl's strength and set a standard of excellence for her to do her absolute best at all times. Failure is not an option!
Minimum Requirements
Group Mentors
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Have a desire to see young girls succeed in life
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Commit to a minimum of one series of 3 - 5 Round Table discussions and/or teachings about a topic of mutual interest
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There will be 3 - 10 girls for each series
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Successfully complete a screening process
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No criminal history
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Must be at least 21 years of age
Mentors
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Have a desire to see young girls succeed in life
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Commit to spending a minimum of eight hours per month with your mentee
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Successfully complete the entire screening process
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Agree to at least a one year commitment
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No criminal history
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Must be at least 21 years of age
Future Mentees
We believe every girl has and deserves an optimistic destiny. Statistics show that youth who meet regularly with their mentors are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking. (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters).
Minimum Requirements
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Must be a girl ages 9 - 17
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Reside in Westchester County and surrounding areas
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Able to obtain parental/guardian permission and ongoing support for participation
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Agree to at least one year progam commitment
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Agree to attend activities and events as required
Note: Girls are placed in age appropriate, program specific activities/events upon completion of the application process.
Executive Board, Advisory Board, Program Committee and Facilitators Needed!
Everyone has a talent to share and giving back is a responsibility we must accept if we are to be part of the village that encourages our youth to be and do their best. I’m sure you can remember some one that made a difference in your life - good, bad or indifferent. How wonderful it would be if we could all share some of our time to make a positive impact in the lives of our youth. Ask yourself, “How can I help?” Complete and submit the application below and together we will find your best fit where you can do do amazing things for our girls.
Did you know?
Being a consistent presence in a young person's life, mentors can offer advice, share life experiences and help a young person navigate challenges.
The National Mentoring Partnership