Long-Term Volunteer Opportunity (IHDFNJ Mentoring)

IHDFNJ is seeking committed individuals to serve as mentors, supporting scholars through consistent engagement and relationship-building. In the Inspire the Dream! Mentoring Program, Dreamer Scholars are matched with long-term, reliable, supportive, and caring adults who provide individualized guidance and connection and serve as positive role models. The mentoring program not only provides Dreamer Scholars with the tools and resources they need to succeed but also fosters meaningful relationships that can last a lifetime. The impact of mentoring can be significant and long-lasting.

Responsibilities include:

• Mentor a Dreamer 1x week for an hour (M-F 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.).

• Building meaningful, consistent relationships with scholars

• Providing guidance, encouragement, and positive role modeling

• Supporting scholars’ social-emotional and academic growth

• Participating in ongoing engagement throughout the program

Mentor Eligibility Requirements

• ** Must be over the age of 18 **

• Willing to complete the screening interview process

• Willing to adhere to all IHDFNJ Mentor program policies and procedures

• Able to make at least one year commitment to the program (One hour per week)

• State and National Background Check, 2 reference checks, mentor training and mentee match.

Requirements

• All long-term volunteers are required to complete a screening process, which includes a background check and fingerprinting.

Interested? Please apply here!