Mentoring at Amachi is strengths-based youth-focused, designed to help young people identify and build assets while developing self-assurance in these four key areas to lead healthy, successful lives:
  • Competence: being able to do something well
  • Usefulness: having something to contribute
  • Belonging: being part of a community and having meaningful relationships with caring adults
  • Power: having control over one's future

Why Mentor?

Mentors can make a difference in the lives of children impacted by parental incarceration by:

  • Challenging young people to excel academically and in extracurricular activities that promote healthy social interaction, team-building, collaboration and problem solving.
  • Be a role model for a child impacted by parental incarceration and help break the generational cycle of incarceration; give back to the community and empower children to reach their full potential; have fun and learn something new!
  • Helping young people improve their relationships with others.
  • Working alongside caregivers to reinforce a stable environment grounded in values and a belief in family.
  • Exposing young people to educational and cultural events and opportunities.

Requirements

  • At least 21 years old & reside in Western PA
  • Must pass Act 33/34 Clearances and Mandated Reporter Training
  • Commitment of a minimum of 4 hours / month in at least bi-weekly engagements for a minimum of one year
  • Be willing to complete the screening process, communicate regularly with Amachi staff, and abide by all Amachi policies and procedures

Questions?

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Enrollment Process

  1. Complete Mentor Application
  2. Clearances and Mandated Reporter Training
  3. Interview with Amachi Staff
  4. Reference Checks
  5. Mentor Training

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