Being a mentor may be one of the most fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You’ll partner with the Roots & Wings staff to both challenge and support our clients to reach their highest potential.
All mentors must complete an application, background check, and a training session. Mentors must also attend quarterly meetings, which offer additional training and resources. Approved mentors are matched with a young adult and meet a minimum of four hours per month. Our mentors are asked to commit to at least a one-year term as consistency and stability is so important to our clients.
To support our young people in their educational aspirations, mentors who have networks and expertise in the following industries and their associated occupations are needed:
- Psychology – Case Workers, Child Care Worker, Counselors, Clinical Psychologists
- Sociology – Social Worker, Counselor, HR Representative, Market Research, PR Specialist
- Law Enforcement – Attorney, Police, FBI Agent, Criminal Investigator, Paralegal
- Entertainment – Theatre, Film Studios, Music, TV & Radio, Animator, Artist
- Business – Entrepreneur, Administrator, Management Consultant, Financial Analyst
- Graphic Design – Art or Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Marketing
- Esthetician & Beauty – Medical Esthetician, Dermatologist, Makeup Artist, Beauty Adviser
- Medical – Nurse, Doctor, Pharmacy Technician, Therapist
- Fashion – Designers, Illustrators, Stylist, Textile designers, Retail Buyer
- Personal Fitness & Health – Nutritionists, Fitness Trainers