Child and Mentor Eligibility

Who is eligible?

 Mentor Duluth has two different programs to fit the needs of children, families, and mentors.  Find out more about them and discover which one is right for you.

 Community-Based Mentoring: 

Children are between 5-17 years old, and primarily from single parent families (where biological parents are not married or living together).  Children live in Duluth, Proctor, or Hermantown. We are not currently enrolling children from Superior, or children with Personal Care Assistants.  Some exceptions to these criteria are made with special circumstances.  To enroll a child, contact Lisa LaCore at (218) 722-4745 x142 or llacore@duluthymca.org.

Mentors must be committed to building a friendship with a young person, be at least 18 years of age, and have a reliable means of transportation.  They must be at a stable point in their life where they are willing and able to make a personal commitment to this relationship and be a positive role model to a child.  They must also complete the application process, including an application, reference and background checks, a screening interview, and an orientation.  Mentors may apply as an individual, as a couple, or as a family.

All parties must commit to at least one year of the mentoring relationship and be able to meet 8-12 hours per month.

Academic Site-Based Mentoring:

Children are enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school, and must be at or able to attend programming at one of our listed sites.  Children should be in need of or benefit from academic mentoring or the other services that our site-based programs provide.  To enroll a child, contact Cheryl Skafte at (218) 722-4745 x111 or cskafte@duluthymca.org.

Mentors must be committed to developing a friendship with a young person while assisting them with academic and personal growth at the designated programming site.  Volunteers must complete the application process, including an application, reference and background checks, and a site orientation.

All parties commit to at least one semester of mentoring and must be able to meet weekly as scheduled during that time.