If you are the type of person who enjoys sharing life lessons and working alongside others to solve problems, becoming a MomsHope Mentor is for you.
MomsHope will not only train you to mentor a single mom, but we will also provide the ongoing support you need to be successful. Our Mentor Care Coordinator will be available to answer your questions and give you direction as needed. Additionally, you will be welcomed into a community of Mentors at our quarterly Mentor Team Meetings.
A MomsHope Mentor is a committed Christ-follower, a positive role model, a problem solver, and a good reference point for single working mothers in the areas of family, work, personal, and spiritual life.
Are you looking to give back?
Most MomsHope mentor/mentee pairs continue, based on commitment and desire to focus on completing the mentee’s ongoing goals toward completion.
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MENTOR responsibilities
Develop a positive relationship with a mentee
- Weekly phone, text or email
- Meet in person once or more per month
- Pray regularly for mentee
Goal Setting
- Review resource assessment with mentee and help set attainable goals for resource development
- Track mentees progress on goals set and keep her accountable
- Reach out for support from MomsHope team resources
Participation / Communication with MomsHope Team
- Attend Mentor Care meetings (average 3-4 per year)
- Report mentee progress by completing routine performance report, according to Mentor Care Coordinator instructions
- Attend MomsHope socials and special events with mentee
Time Commitment
- Approximately 6-8 hours per month for 12 months.
- All Mentors and Mentees are asked to commit to partnering until the Mentee has completed one year in the program. However, if a Mentee is able to accomplish her goals in a shorter time period, she may qualify to graduate before the first year has ended.
- When a Mentee decides to remain in the program to reach her goals, many of our Mentors have chosen to continue the mentoring relationship.
Qualifications
- Leads a Christ-centered life and is willing to build into a mom as a mentor
- Able to spend 6-8 hours per month sharing her life experience with someone who needs her
- Committed to a mentee in her quest for personal advancement through the MomsHope program (minimum 1 year)
2022 Mentor Training Dates
- February 8, 6 - 8 PM
- Application Due by January 14
- May 17, 6 - 8 PM
- Application Due by April 15
- August 9, 6 - 8 PM
- Application Due by July 15
Mentor Process
- Apply online
- Phone Interview Application is reviewed, selected candidates will be contacted and scheduled.
- Reference check
- Invitation to become a mentor for approved candidates.
- Training After the candidate accepts , she will be required to attend Mentor Training and Orientation, fill out an I Promise Statement, Confidentiality Agreement and Personal Profile.
- Paired with Mentee The Mentor will be paired with a based on their Personal Profile.
- Engagement The Mentor will work with her Mentee to determine when and how they would like to start engaging.
Each Mentor will receive a MomsHope Action Planner (MAP) that is designed to help set, track, and achieve goals. It also includes her Mentee’s personalized Action Plan. She and her mentee will work through the Action Planner together.
Interested in becoming a Mentor?
If you are the type of person who enjoys imparting wisdom and life lessons into the lives of other women, becoming a MomsHope Mentor is for you.
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